Cost of WSSU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $22,875 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,098 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $16,754 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,768 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,690 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,817 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $10,447 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,498 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,967 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,765 |
| $110,001+ | $20,669 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with WSSU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at WSSU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 297 | $77,296 | $20,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 112 | $69,439 | $15,692 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 47 | $47,615 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 137 | $41,620 | $25,500 |
| Social Work | 80 | $41,594 | $25,000 |
| Biology | 102 | $40,968 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 165 | $37,128 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 111 | $35,775 | $24,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 72 | $35,255 | $24,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 75 | $33,148 | $22,264 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 117 | $32,589 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 90 | $31,697 | $24,750 |
| Psychology | 125 | $31,265 | $22,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 17 | — | — |
| Economics | 40 | — | $25,000 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Gerontology | 3 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 43 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 25 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 22 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 18 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 44 | $97,433 | $34,716 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 88 | $63,292 | $25,993 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 28 | $61,173 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 60 | $55,177 | $36,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 74 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in North Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| University of North Carolina at Pembroke | Pembroke | $10,522 | 93% | $48,029 |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville | $8,500 | 82% | $47,125 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | Asheville | $14,999 | 92% | $50,562 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham | $16,708 | 87% | $46,956 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City | $8,048 | 64% | $44,614 |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee | $13,025 | 82% | $53,764 |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro | $9,884 | 50% | $50,279 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro | $12,291 | 89% | $53,402 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is WSSU's acceptance rate?
Winston-Salem State University admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 945 on the SAT.
How much does WSSU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $22,875 a year (tuition and fees: $6,098 in-state, $16,754 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,817 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,447.
How much do WSSU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,558 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,296 a year after graduation).
What is WSSU's graduation rate?
47% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.