Winston-Salem State University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Winston-Salem, NC
- 1,124 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC+
- DormsC
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Address
601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Website
Winston-Salem State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
890-1020
ACT Range
16-19
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$11,256/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
A-
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Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 74%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.72 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.86 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.85 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
433 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
77 GraduatesHealthcare Management
75 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
48 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
43 GraduatesPsychology
43 GraduatesMedical Laboratory Technician
37 GraduatesRehabilitation and Therapy
36 GraduatesBiology
31 GraduatesBusiness
31 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,072Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
78%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.99 responses
Poll
- 72%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.123 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 94%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.51 responses
Winston-Salem State University Reviews
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I am currently a sophomore at Winston Salem State University. I absolutely love it here! I love the environment, it is truly what is known to be a RAMily. (family) Whether it's professors, faculty, or students, everyone shows pure genuineness. The professors work extremely hard to make students take responsibility to prepare us for life after college. I think this university could improve on the relationships with alumni. I think it is important for current students to engage with alumni for different reasons such as mentorship, advice, possible scholarships, and networking opportunities.
Winston-Salem State University whole fully exemplifies black excellence and diversity in the best of ways. Though predominately African-American, this university is very diverse in the cultural backgrounds brought here from many different states and even other countries. Academically, the curriculum is extensive in providing essential life skills as well as building social justice advocates within the student body. There are countless events, opportunities, and organizations around campus every week for students to receive work field experience, community service movements and events, and a comfortable place to grow and find themselves whole fully. There's also countless social events including parties on and off campus, social connect days held by the student body, and much more. In conclusion, this University is a brilliant institution.
Winston-Salem State University is an amazing school for anyone who is seeking a career in the medical field and if attending an HBCU is important to you that's another great advantage about this university. This campus also has an amazing walking/biking trail for those who enjoy nature and if you don't have your own bike the school's workout facility allows you to rent bikes for free! Some negative things about this school is some of the freshmen dorms and the food the cafe provides. Other than that Winston-Salem State University is a great school to attend.