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Winston-Salem State University

WSSU

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110-0001

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Data last updated: August 29, 2026

69%Admit rate
$13,393Avg net price
820–1050SAT middle 50%
49%Grad in 4 yrs
4,244Undergrads
48Visit slots

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Winston-Salem State University is a public urban institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 946.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,344 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,393.

Established
1892
Motto
"Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve."
Mascot
Amon the Ram
Type
Public historically black university
Conference
Central
Division
Division II
69%
Acceptance
946
SAT Avg
4,244
Undergrads
16:1
Student : Faculty
49%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$45,344
Earnings 10yr
$13,393
Avg Net Price

Rankings

Washington Monthly
2025
#96

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Winston-Salem State University was founded as "Slater Industrial Academy" on September 28, 1892.
  • •In 2020, MacKenzie Scott donated $30 million to Winston-Salem State which is the second largest single gift in the university's history.
  • •In 2025, she donated an additional $50 million which is the largest single gift in the university's history.

Source: Wikipedia

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