Winston-Salem State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,401

2022 Average Net Price

$14,097

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

5.27%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

73.4%

7,628 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,004

84.6% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

49.6%

466 Graduates

About

Winston-Salem State University is a higher education institution located in Forsyth County, NC. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Winston-Salem State University were Registered Nursing (213 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (81 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (68 degrees).

In 2022, 1,131 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winston-Salem State University. 79% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 21% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (702 degrees), 3.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (182 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $−20,595 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Winston-Salem State University was 5.27%, corresponding to 80 out of the 1518 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $20,595 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,097.

In 2022, 74% of undergraduate students attending Winston-Salem State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,401

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University was $3,401. The cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $−20,595 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,097

2022 Value

8.64%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Winston-Salem State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,097. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Winston-Salem State University grew by 8.64%.

This chart compares the average net price of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,749

Room and Board

$1,690

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winston-Salem State University was of $10,749 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 7.62% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,690. The cost of books and supplies increased by 30% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Winston-Salem State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 7.5% with respect to 2021, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.27%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Winston-Salem State University was 5.27%, which represents 80 out of the 1518 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Winston-Salem State University received 7,628 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 40.8% annual growth. Out of those 7,628 applicants, 5,598 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.4% acceptance rate.

There were 5,004 students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in 2022. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winston-Salem State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

5,598

Accepted Out of 7,628

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University was 73.4% (5,598 admissions from 7,628 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 81.5%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 40.8%, while admissions grew by 26.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Winston-Salem State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Winston-Salem State University had a total enrollment of 5,004 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,232 students and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 84.6% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78% Black or African American, 8.49% White, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 0.999% Asian, 0.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (62.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.4%) and Two or More Races Female (3.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (42.7%), followed by White Female (23.9%) and Black or African American Male (7.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winston-Salem State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,004 students. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,232 and the part-time enrollment is 772. This means that 84.6% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Winston-Salem State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Winston-Salem State University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Winston-Salem State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Winston-Salem State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
3,905 enrolled students
White
425 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
221 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University is 78% Black or African American, 8.49% White, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 4.04% Two or More Races, 0.999% Asian, 0.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 126 students (2.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 655 more women than men received degrees from Winston-Salem State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american (702 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (182 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University is Registered Nursing (213 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (81 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (68 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Winston-Salem State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (80 degrees awarded), Health (564 degrees), and Biology (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Registered nurses (1,497,310 people), Physicians (507,473 people), Other managers (249,508 people), Medical & health services managers (217,502 people), and Social workers, all other (207,376 people).

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (80 degrees awarded), Health (564 degrees), Biology (68 degrees), Protective Services (44 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (80 degrees awarded), Health (564 degrees), Biology (68 degrees), Protective Services (44 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,044,347 people), Elementary & secondary schools (558,528 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (467,112 people), Outpatient care centers (413,403 people), and Offices of physicians (411,225 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Winston-Salem State University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
213 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
81 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
68 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University was Registered Nursing with 213 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Winston-Salem State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

238

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

893

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 238 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University, which is 0.267 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (893).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Winston-Salem State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 6.75 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 193 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.65 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 27% of students graduating from Winston-Salem State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Winston-Salem State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.29% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
702 degrees awarded
White
182 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american (702 degrees awarded). There were 3.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (182 degrees).

9.81% of degree recipients (111 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
555 degrees awarded
White Female
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
147 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american female (555 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (150 degrees).

Operations

Winston-Salem State University has an endowment valued at nearly $51.1M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.63M (5.14%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Winston-Salem State University had a total salary expenditure of 167M. Winston-Salem State University employs 96 Associate professors, 57 Professors and 57 Assistant professors. Most academics at Winston-Salem State University are Female Associate professor (50), Male Associate professor (46), and Female Assistant professor (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 119 employees, Service, with 84 employees, and Management with 79 employees.

Endowment

$51.1M

2022 Endowment

1.04%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Winston-Salem State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$58.9M

2022 Salaries

2.26%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Winston-Salem State University paid a median of $58.9M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($167M) and a 2.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.72% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.12% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

241

Number of Employees

In 2022, Winston-Salem State University paid a total of $19.9M to 241 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University were Associate professor with 96 employees, Professor with 57 employees, and Assistant professor with 57 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University were Office and Administrative Support with 119 employees, Service with 84 employees, and Management with 79 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University was Female Associate professor with 50 employees, Male Associate professor with 46 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Winston-Salem State University.

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