Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 830 and 1020 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 17
Popular programs at Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 213 | |
| 2 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 81 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 79 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 68 | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 53 | |
| 7 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 53 | |
| 8 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 50 | |
| 9 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 44 | |
| 10 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 37 | |
| 11 | Communication and Media Studies. | 31 | |
| 12 | Social Work. | 30 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 21 | |
| 14 | Computer Science. | 17 | |
| 15 | Political Science and Government. | 14 | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | |
| 17 | Economics. | 10 | |
| 18 | Music. | 10 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 |
Showing top 20 of 29 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State University?
Winston-Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 78% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Winston-Salem State University?
Admitted students at Winston-Salem State University typically score between 830 and 1020 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Winston-Salem State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Winston-Salem State University is approximately $13,479 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Winston-Salem State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.