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Winston - Salem State University (WSSU)
- 601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
- Winston Salem, NC 27110
- OPEID College Code: 00298600
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- General Phone: (336) 750-2000 x1
- Chancellor: Donald Julian Reaves
- Website: www.wssu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 5,870
- College Alias: WSSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSSU Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wssu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,043 | 2,289 | 3,332 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 624 (60%) | 1,541 (67%) | 2,165 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 287 (46%) | 705 (46%) | 992 (46%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 871 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 174 | 18% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 400 | 480 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 490 |
| SAT ® Writing | 380 | 460 |
| ACT ® Composite | 16 | 19 |
| ACT ® English | 14 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 19 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 59% | 66% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,918 | $3,442 | $2,458 | $5,143 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 88 | 52 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,593 | 1,028 | 717 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,300 | $3,108 | $2,805 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,940 | $11,748 | $11,445 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,300 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,670 | $5,476 | $5,278 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,250 | $8,000 | $7,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,300 | $3,000 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,070 | $12,384 | $11,683 |
| Out of State | $21,710 | $21,024 | $20,323 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,450 | $15,408 | $13,405 |
| Out of State | $25,090 | $24,048 | $22,045 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,200 | $7,408 | $6,405 |
| Out of State | $16,840 | $16,048 | $15,045 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,870 Undergraduate: 5,458 Graduate: 412
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,670 Female: 4,200
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,576 Female: 3,882
- Graduate Gender Male: 94 Female: 318
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,049 Part-Time: 821
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,832 Part-Time: 626
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 217 Part-Time: 195
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 41 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.3% |
| Black | 4,664 | 79% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 1% |
| White | 891 | 15% |
| Unknown | 144 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 32 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,579 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,369 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 966 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 530 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 381 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 344 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 474 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 191 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 901 | 901 | - |
| Faculty Status | 337 | 337 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 104 | 104 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 319 | 319 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 316 | 316 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 118 | 118 | - |
| Other Professionals | 20 | 20 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 444 | 444 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 132 | 132 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 43 | 43 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 91 | 91 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,160 (236) | $70,063 (115) | $68,301 (121) |
| Professor | $88,062 (25) | $84,270 (17) | $96,120 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $71,773 (83) | $72,441 (45) | $70,982 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,403 (95) | $65,561 (41) | $67,042 (54) |
| Instructor | $56,033 (22) | $55,007 (6) | $56,418 (16) |
| Lecturer | $57,131 (8) | $58,704 (4) | $55,558 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,328 (83) | $88,235 (36) | $83,102 (47) |
| Professor | $118,983 (7) | $102,209 (2) | $125,693 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $90,046 (32) | $93,801 (19) | $84,559 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,661 (24) | $95,060 (5) | $78,135 (19) |
| Instructor | $49,920 (1) | $49,920 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $69,375 (10) | $69,018 (6) | $69,909 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,331 (319) | $70,571 (151) | $68,215 (168) |
| Professor | $90,094 (32) | $84,202 (19) | $98,705 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $72,302 (115) | $73,720 (64) | $70,524 (51) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,486 (119) | $66,889 (46) | $66,232 (73) |
| Instructor | $55,373 (23) | $52,984 (7) | $56,418 (16) |
| Lecturer | $56,926 (18) | $57,364 (10) | $56,379 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,450,516 | $887,842 | $562,674 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 307 | 193 | 114 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 295 | 187 | 108 |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 115 | 59 | 56 |
| Football | 97 | 97 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 18 | 11 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Bowling | 7 | - | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $57,895 | $43,252 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,286 | $20,063 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 45% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 47% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 12 | 7 |
| Drug Related | 28 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 17 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 5 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 12 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 3 |
| Burglary | 12 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 4 | 10 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
