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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
  • Chancellor: Donald Julian Reaves
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,427
  • College Alias: WSSU
  • College Mascot: Rams
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Winston - Salem State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • 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
 
 
 
Winston - Salem State University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,4262,6434,069
Number Granted Admission (%)740 (52%)1,454 (55%)2,194 (54%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)468 (63%)889 (61%)1,357 (62%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,28895%
ACT ® Exam26720%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading390470
SAT ® Math400470
SAT ® Writing380450
 
ACT ® Composite1519
ACT ® English1318
ACT ® Math1619
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving76%63%69%9%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,496$4,378$2,804$5,918
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.8%8.7%5.5%
Number in Default11710988
Number in Repayment1,3171,2521,593
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$3,522$3,389$3,300
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,522$3,389$3,300
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,508$12,029$11,940
Books and Supplies$1,500$2,000$1,600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,134$5,942$5,670
Other Expenses$2,500$2,750$2,500
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,134$8,500$8,250
Other Expenses$2,500$3,600$3,300
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$3,600$3,300
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$14,656$14,081$13,070
In-State$14,656$14,081$13,070
Out of State$23,642$22,721$21,710
Off Campus
In-District$14,656$17,489$16,450
In-State$14,656$17,489$16,450
Out of State$23,642$26,129$25,090
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,522$8,989$8,200
In-State$7,522$8,989$8,200
Out of State$16,508$17,629$16,840
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-18-
Biotechnology-1-
Molecular Biology-2-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-13-
Business Administration-6821
Finance-8-
Marketing-3-
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies-28-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--7
Computer Programming---
Computer Science-15-
Information Science Studies-10-
Information Technology-5-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-1-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities-3-
Elementary Education-189
English and Language Arts Teacher Education---
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-22-
Mathematics Teacher Education---
Music Teacher Education---
Physical Education-5-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other---
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor---
Middle School Education-2-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-9-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies---
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science-19-
Family Practice Nurse--45
Health Care Administration---
Nursing-403-
Nursing, Other---
Occupational Therapy--13
Physical Therapy--21
Therapeutic Recreation-10-
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling-5111
 
History
History-7-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology-9-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-54-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-7-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-11-
 
Psychology
Psychology-54-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration---
Social Work-3-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-32-
Parks and Recreation Management---
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-16-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice-11-
 
Social Sciences
Economics-6-
Political Science-28-
Sociology-48-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Music Management and Merchandising-6-
Art Studies-5-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,427
    • Undergraduate: 5,960 Graduate: 467
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,877 Female: 4,550
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,772 Female: 4,188
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 105 Female: 362
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,588 Part-Time: 839
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,327 Part-Time: 633
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 261 Part-Time: 206
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien921%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown2424%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18220.3%
Ages 18-191,78228%
Ages 20-211,44723%
Ages 22-241,03316%
Ages 25-2962610%
Ages 30-344066%
Ages 35-393686%
Ages 40-495148%
Ages 50-652223%
Age Over 6570.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees9249177
Faculty Status3463442
Tenured Faculty9999-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3273252
Primarily Instruction3253232
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial4545-
Other Professionals103103-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional4494445
Clerical And Secretarial180180-
Skilled Crafts3535-
Service and/or Maintenance77761
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$72,434 (228)$74,201 (114)$70,667 (114)
Professor$93,693 (26)$87,247 (18)$108,197 (8)
Associate Professor$75,786 (81)$77,983 (45)$73,040 (36)
Assistant Professor$68,110 (82)$67,932 (39)$68,271 (43)
Instructor$59,968 (33)$60,409 (8)$59,828 (25)
Lecturer$62,705 (6)$61,646 (4)$64,822 (2)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,637 (97)$81,061 (40)$82,041 (57)
Professor$106,839 (10)$102,982 (4)$109,410 (6)
Associate Professor$91,579 (31)$91,607 (15)$91,553 (16)
Assistant Professor$78,235 (37)$77,363 (12)$78,654 (25)
Instructor$65,102 (8)$63,090 (3)$66,310 (5)
Lecturer$55,601 (10)$59,779 (5)$51,422 (5)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,751 (325)$72,155 (154)$69,486 (171)
Professor$91,949 (36)$86,704 (22)$100,192 (14)
Associate Professor$75,549 (112)$77,226 (60)$73,615 (52)
Assistant Professor$66,836 (119)$66,842 (51)$66,831 (68)
Instructor$58,661 (41)$58,012 (11)$58,899 (30)
Lecturer$51,947 (16)$54,571 (9)$48,573 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,579,106$1,015,148$563,958
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes302194108
Unduplicated Athletes302194108
Basketball341915
All Track Combined693138
Football122122-
Golf99-
Softball16-16
Tennis271314
Volleyball14-14
Bowling11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$66,223$50,346
Assistant Coaches-$32,469$20,319
 
Coaches
All Coaches362214
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Bowling1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students36%
 
By Gender
Male30%
Female40%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black36%
Asian25%
White41%
Unknown44%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less14%
5 Years30%
6 Years36%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related15
Drug Related1712
Liquor Related25
On Campus
Weapons Related512
Drug Related2328
Liquor Related417
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary104
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery23
Aggravated Assault-4
Burglary4012
Vehicle Theft32
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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