Winston-Salem State University

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School Description

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Winston-Salem State University is a public university whose primary mission is to offer high quality educational programs at the baccalaureate level for diverse and motivated students. Master’s and intermediate level programs for professional study are also available in the Winston-Salem State University Graduate Center through inter-institutional agreements. While the primary focus is on teaching and learning, the university encourages scholarship and creative relationships with the community in ways which complement its educational mission.

The academic program comprises three components – general education, specialized education and continuing education.

* The area of general education provides for all students the academic foundations and cultural experiences essential to a liberal arts education
* The area of specialized education provides students with the experiences necessary to master an academic discipline in preparation for graduate and professional schools and/or employment. In this regard the university has a special role to offer professional programs especially relevant to the health sciences.
* The area of continuing education offers individuals opportunities to enrich life or improve vocational status through constant, periodic or occasional study.

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Winston-Salem State University

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Winston-Salem State University is a four-year public, coeducational, research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It was established by Dr. Simon Green Atkins in 1892. It is a historically black university.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Rams

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,929
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,445
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 70%
Men 30%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 81%
Caucasian 16%
Other 3%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 88%
District of Columbia 1%
Virginia 1%
New Jersey 1%
South Carolina 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 43%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Basketball (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,805 $ 11,445  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,451 $ 10,091  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,354 $ 1,354  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,110 52%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,364 47%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,549 7%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,110 54%  
Any Aid:
  73%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 79% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 83%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 400, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 480
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 16, Verbal: 14, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Winston-Salem State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

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