Winston-Salem State University
Summary
Quick Stats
601 Thompson, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27110
Phone: (336) 750-2070
Tuition:
$5,654 in-state
$14,767 out-of-state
Students:
5,851 enrolled
Admissions:
March 15 application deadline
March 15 accepted
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).
School mission (as provided by the school):
Mission
Preparing diverse students for success in the 21st Century, Winston-Salem State University offers quality educational programs at the baccalaureate and graduate levels. Students are engaged in active and experiential learning and have access to education through flexible delivery modes. The University is dedicated to the development of students through excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. As a comprehensive, historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University contributes to the social, cultural, intellectual and economic growth of the region, North Carolina and beyond.
Values
-Education is the foundation of a prosperous and enlightened society
-We are committed to lifelong learning
-Leadership is demonstrated through the relentless pursuit of excellence
-We provide distinctive service to all stakeholders
-Respect for all; integrity always
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
Selectivity - less selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 62%
Application deadline - March 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - March 31
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - 17:1
4-year graduation rate - 13% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Health Professions and Related Programs 48% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 9% Social Sciences 8% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 5% Psychology 5%