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Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC · Public · 4,170 students

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$45k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
78%Acceptance Rate
47%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)46.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)30.0%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate77.3%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students35.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

945
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
17
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences36.7%
Biological Sciences11.5%
Business & Marketing9.7%
Psychology6.7%
Humanities6.5%
Social Sciences4.7%
Communications3.7%
Education2.3%
Computer Science2.1%
History0.3%
Mathematics0.2%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$11k
Instructional Spend per Student
$55M
Total Endowment

Winston-Salem State University — Academics

Winston-Salem State University has a graduation rate of 46.7%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 77.3%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 945, and the ACT midpoint is 17. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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