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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC
2.9Above Average
69%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University is a public four-year institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 4,244 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 69%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,344 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,393 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
69%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
4,244
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,344
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$6,735
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,391
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,393
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
830–1040
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
14 – 18
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
830
Median
960
75th
1040
4001600
SAT Math
25th
400
Median
480
75th
520
200800
ACT Composite
25th
14
Median
17
75th
18
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$17,391/yr
In-State Tuition$6,735/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$13,393/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$53,572
10-Year Earnings
$453,440
ROI Multiple
8.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Winston-Salem State University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$45k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,244
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
