Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC · Public · 4,170 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,463 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,412 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,681 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,813 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,405 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,479 |
Sticker tuition: $6,126 in-state, $16,782 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 945
- Median ACT
- 17
- Students with Pell grants
- 65%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,344
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing35%
Biology & Life Sciences11%
Business10%
Psychology7%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Communications & Media5%
Social Sciences4%
Criminal Justice4%
Education3%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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