WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY

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Winston-Salem State University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Winston-Salem, NC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0001
Main Phone: (336) 750-2000
Web Site: www.wssu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,077 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.4% of students attend full-time, while 1.6% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 194 male students and 430 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 31.1% of the student body, while females made up 68.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (81)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

Winston-Salem State University is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 75.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 390. One quarter of students scored at least 470.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 390 or higher. One fourth of students scored 470 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Gerontology

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Winston-Salem State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Winston-Salem State University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Winston-Salem State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (for football, basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,998
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 5,726
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,869

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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