Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,170 |
| Acceptance rate | 73% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 830–1050 · 8% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 790–1010 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 14–19 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 49% |
| First-year retention | 75% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $23,147 in-state · $33,803 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Parks, recreation & fitness, Business, Biology, Psychology.
Strongest majors at Winston-Salem State
- Education at Winston-Salem State: #276 of 551 schools, score 58/100, about 45 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Winston-Salem State: #206 of 406 schools, score 55/100, about 47 graduates a year
- Nursing at Winston-Salem State: #206 of 388 schools, score 57/100, about 158 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Winston-Salem State: #290 of 543 schools, score 57/100, about 336 graduates a year
- Economics at Winston-Salem State: #441 of 683 schools, score 37/100, about 19 graduates a year
- Biology at Winston-Salem State: #482 of 692 schools, score 43/100, about 43 graduates a year
- Psychology at Winston-Salem State: #490 of 694 schools, score 43/100, about 65 graduates a year
- Computer science at Winston-Salem State: #504 of 691 schools, score 38/100, about 18 graduates a year
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