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Winston-Salem State University is a four-year, public, co-educational research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It was established by Dr. Simon Green Atkins in 1892. WSSU's campus stretches over more than 110 acres of urban land. The university enrolls more than 5,000 students annually.
The schools and colleges under WSSU are:
WSSU's sports teams are known as the Rams. WSSU sponsors men's teams in basketball, cross country, football, track & field, golf and tennis. Its women take part in basketball, bowling, cross country, track & field, softball, tennis and volleyball. The University also has a cheerleading squad.
Winston Salem State University is located in a medium-sized city, in Winston-Salem, NC. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Winston Salem State University top out at the Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school often study computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at Winston Salem State University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 400 to 480 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 490 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Winston Salem State University offers classes to 5,870 students (5,372 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Winston Salem State University
601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
http://www.wssu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 310 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | general studies, sociology, political science, history, economics, English, Spanish language, African-American studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 100 | vocational counseling, exercise science, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, parks and recreation management |
| Business And Management | 88 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer science, information science, computer and info science, information technology, computer programming |
| Education And Teaching | 44 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, elementary school teaching, education of learning disabled, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, Spanish teaching, ESL instruction, math teaching, ... |
| Science | 29 | biology, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology |
| Media | 16 | mass communication |
| Medical Support And Technology | 13 | clinical lab tech |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music management |
| 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 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 747 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 77 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
Winston Salem State University is a historically black college.
In 2007, Winston Salem State University had a total enrollment of 5,870 students (5,372 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 80% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 87% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Winston Salem State University offers campus housing for 2,391 of its 5,372 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,332 | 2,165 | 65% | 992 | 46% |
| Men | 1,043 | 624 | 60% | 287 | 46% |
| Women | 2,289 | 1,541 | 67% | 705 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 490 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 |
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 | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 18% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,940 |
| Room and board | $ 5,670 |
| Room charge | $ 3,434 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,236 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| 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)
Winston Salem State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 56 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 74 | 98 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 21 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $125,693 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 19 | $93,801 | 13 | $84,559 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $95,060 | 19 | $78,135 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $69,018 | 4 | $69,909 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $83,500 | 6 | $68,976 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $88,235 | 47 | $83,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $84,270 | 8 | $96,120 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $72,441 | 38 | $70,982 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $65,561 | 54 | $67,042 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $55,007 | 16 | $56,418 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $58,704 | 4 | $55,558 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $70,063 | 121 | $68,301 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 44 | 111 |
| Football | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 24 | 31 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
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, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % 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 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| 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 part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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