Winston-Salem State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,401
2024 Average Net Price
$12,989
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
78.3%
9,108 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
4,782
86.3% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
46.8%
436 Graduates

About

Winston-Salem State University is a higher education institution located in Forsyth County, NC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Winston-Salem State University were Registered Nursing (139 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (83 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (73 degrees).

In 2024, 1,071 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winston-Salem State University. 80.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (795 degrees), 5.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (133 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $−21,887 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $21,887 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,989.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Winston-Salem State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,401
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University was $3,401. The cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $−21,887 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$12,989
2024 Value
0.317%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Winston-Salem State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,989. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Winston-Salem State University grew by 0.317%.

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Other Student Expenses

$11,142
Room and Board
$1,690
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winston-Salem State University was of $11,142 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.73% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,690. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

80%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Winston-Salem State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.9% with respect to 2023, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

Winston-Salem State University received 9,108 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.78% annual growth. Out of those 9,108 applicants, 7,128 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,782 students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winston-Salem State University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.3%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
7,128
Accepted Out of 9,108

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University was 78.3% (7,128 admissions from 9,108 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.78%, while admissions grew by 12.1%.

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SAT Scores

4%
Submission Percentage (2024)
37
Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Winston-Salem State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Winston-Salem State University had a total enrollment of 4,782 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,126 students and the part-time enrollment is 656. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% Black or African American, 6.96% White, 4.85% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Two or More Races, 0.753% Asian, 0.293% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0836% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (62.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.7%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and Black or African American Male (9.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winston-Salem State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,782 students. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,126 and the part-time enrollment is 656. This means that 86.3% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

77%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Winston-Salem State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Winston-Salem State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    3,857 enrolled students
  2. White
    333 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    232 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University is 80.7% Black or African American, 6.96% White, 4.85% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Two or More Races, 0.753% Asian, 0.293% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0836% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 72 students (1.51%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 645 more women than men received degrees from Winston-Salem State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american (795 degrees awarded). There were 5.98 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (133 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University is Registered Nursing (139 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (83 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (73 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Winston-Salem State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Biology (102 degrees), and Health (474 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Registered nurses (1,613,304 people), Physicians (528,866 people), Other managers (361,353 people), Medical & health services managers (238,544 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (226,664 people).

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Biology (102 degrees), Health (474 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), and Communications (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Biology (102 degrees), Health (474 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), and Communications (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,243,627 people), Elementary & secondary schools (722,938 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (594,156 people), Outpatient care centers (485,683 people), and Offices of physicians (419,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees awarded), Biology (102 degrees), Health (474 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), and Communications (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Winston-Salem State University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Registered Nursing
    139 degrees awarded
  2. Health Care Administration & Management
    83 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    73 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University was Registered Nursing with 139 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

213
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
858
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 213 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University, which is 0.248 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (858).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.475 times less than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University in Registered Nursing, which is 14.4 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

35%
100% Completion Time
50%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Winston-Salem State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. Black or African American
    795 degrees awarded
  2. White
    133 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american (795 degrees awarded). There were 5.98 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (133 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (28 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. Black or African American Female
    639 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    156 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american female (639 degrees awarded). There were 4.1 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (156 degrees).

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Operations

Winston-Salem State University has an endowment valued at nearly $54.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.23M (16.8%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Winston-Salem State University had a total salary expenditure of 155M. Winston-Salem State University employs 82 Associate professors, 62 Assistant professors and 50 Professors. Most academics at Winston-Salem State University are Female Associate professor (43), Female Assistant professor (40), and Male Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, Management, with 79 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

Endowment

$54.9M
2024 Endowment
12.4%
growth from 2023

Winston-Salem State University has an endowment valued at about $54.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Winston-Salem State University grew 12.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $543k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$60M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Winston-Salem State University paid a median of $60M in salaries, which represents 38.7% of their overall expenditure ($155M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$19.6M
Instructional Salaries
223
Number of Employees

In 2024, Winston-Salem State University paid a total of $19.6M to 223 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University were Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, Management with 79 employees, and Service with 78 employees.

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