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Summary
Winston-Salem State University is a public institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,851, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 117 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Winston-Salem State University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 82. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,654 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $14,767 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1892 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $16,141,562 |
Applying
When applying to Winston-Salem State University, it's important to note the application deadline is March 15, and the early action deadline is December 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 31. The application fee at Winston-Salem State University is $40. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 62.0 percent and an early acceptance rate of 14.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 62% |
| Application deadline | March 15 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Winston-Salem State University is 17:1, and the school has 47.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Winston-Salem State University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 13% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Winston-Salem State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,851, with a gender distribution of 29.3 percent male students and 70.7 percent female students. 35.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 65.0 percent of students live off campus. Winston-Salem State University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Winston-Salem State University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Winston-Salem State University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Winston-Salem State University, 71 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Winston-Salem State University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 71% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Winston-Salem State University, 80.8 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $5,654 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $14,767 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,976 (2011-12) - Low |
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