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Winston-Salem, North Carolina is home to Winston - Salem State University. Winston-Salem is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Winston - Salem State University go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 480.
Winston - Salem State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,566 enrolled students (as of 2005). Winston - Salem State University has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Winston - Salem State University values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Winston - Salem State University
601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
General Phone: (336) 750-2000
Admissions Phone: (336) 750-2070
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 750-3280
http://www.wssu.edu
Winston - Salem State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 209 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 72 | occupational therapy, vocational counseling, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy, exercise science |
| Liberal Arts | 66 | sociology, political science, English, general studies, history, Spanish language, economics |
| Business And Management | 65 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | information technology, computer science, computer and info science |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, music teaching, Spanish teaching, middle school teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Science | 27 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Media | 23 | mass communication |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | clinical lab tech |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music management |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public administration, social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Winston - Salem State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 543 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 73 | 7 |
Winston - Salem State University is a historically black college.
In 2005, Winston - Salem State University had a total enrollment of 5,566 students (5,092 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 77% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 88% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Winston - Salem State University offers campus housing for 2,200 of its 5,092 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,681 | 2,112 | 79% | 901 | 43% |
| Men | 900 | 635 | 71% | 273 | 43% |
| Women | 1,781 | 1,477 | 83% | 628 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 750-2070
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,805 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,445 |
| Room and board | $ 5,278 |
| Room charge | $ 3,122 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,156 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Winston - Salem State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 298600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 750-3280
Winston - Salem State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 43 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 17 | $75,286 | 9 | $77,319 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 24 | $69,713 | 12 | $62,975 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $67,849 | 12 | $63,617 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $73,545 | 3 | $51,786 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $59,343 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 56 | $69,982 | 38 | $64,833 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $77,629 | 7 | $82,894 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $61,092 | 14 | $60,854 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $62,165 | 23 | $57,415 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $49,160 | 10 | $48,958 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $54,490 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $63,037 | 56 | $59,697 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 38 | 123 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 25 | 29 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Winston - Salem State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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