North Carolina · Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem State University
A public HBCU in Winston-Salem founded in 1892, part of the University of North Carolina system.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
4,170
Admission rate
78%
Retention (first-year)
77%
Completion (150% of time)
47%
Pell recipients
65%
Black undergraduate share
83%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
83%
Hispanic
5%
White
5%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
Nonresident
1%
Unknown
1%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$6,126
Tuition, out-of-state
$16,782
Median federal loan debt
$18,447
Federal loan recipients
68%
Pell recipients
65%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$40,557
Median earnings, 10 years
$45,344
Median debt
$18,447
Retention
77%
Completion
47%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: large
Carnegie basic
Doctoral/professional universities
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
Size and setting
Medium four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$9,217 monthly
Full-time faculty share
67%
DOE unit ID
199999
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
Test scores
SAT and ACT
SAT (average)
945
ACT composite (25th–75th)
15–20
Middle 50% of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Many HBCUs are test-optional or test-flexible; confirm the current policy at admissions.
48 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 33
- Accounting and Related Services
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Economics
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Finance and Financial Management Services
- Fine and Studio Arts
- Gerontology
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master · 6
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral · 2
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
First professional · 2
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Graduate certificate · 5
- Computer Programming
- Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.