C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem State, founded in 1892, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 94-acre campus is located in Winston-Salem. Web Site www.wssu.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,960 Women 4,188 (70.3%) Men 1,772 (29.7%) Graduate Students 467 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Minimally difficult 54% of 4,068 applicants were admitted No No February 15 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.01 SAT Math 449 average 410-480 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 410-470 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 17 average Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,994 Out-of-state: $27,810 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,707 Out-of-state: $15,523 Room and Board $8,715 Average Percent of Need Met 51% Average Freshman Award $6,002 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $10,200
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 320 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 29% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Winston-Salem Population 236,441 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 90% of freshmen, 57% of all students NCAA Division I Ram 5% of women participate 5% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 601 Martin Luther King Jr Drive City, State, Zip Winston-Salem, NC 27110-0003 Phone (336) 750-2074 Fax (336) 750-2079 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@wssu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 15 Available April 1 By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Not available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 54% of 4,068 applicants were admitted 1129 admitted students enrolled 628 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 2% Score of 500-600 13% Score of 400-500 63% Score of 300-400 22% Score of 200-300 0% 449 average 410-480 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 410-470 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 2% Score of 500-600 12% Score of 400-500 62% Score of 300-400 24% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.01 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 3% Score of 18-23 40% Score of 12-17 57% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 17 average Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 5% Top quarter: 25% Top half: 65% Bottom half: 35% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $17,994 Out-of-state: $27,810 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,707 Out-of-state: $15,523 Room and Board $8,715 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,372 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline May 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002986 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2006-07 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 51% Average Award $6,002 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 958 (96.6%) of freshmen 931 (97.2%) of applicants 786 (84.4%) of applicants with financial need 94 (12.0%) of aid recipients Received by 782 (99.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,049 Received by 696 (88.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,684 Received by 150 (19.1%) of aid recipients 17 (1.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,024 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 71% Average Award $5,602 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,644 (99.2%) of undergraduates 4,095 (87.5%) of applicants 3,552 (86.7%) of applicants with financial need 354 (10.0%) of aid recipients Received by 3,494 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,350 Received by 3,062 (86.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,417 Received by 319 (9.0%) of aid recipients 54 (1.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,414
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2006-07 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 83% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $10,200 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 5.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 7.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Federal Perkins loans Available College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Health Fields, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, Education Number of Awards 757 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Health Fields, Education Music Number of Awards 67 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Music Cheerleading/Drum Major Number of Awards 2 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major Adult Students, First-Generation College Students Number of Awards 26 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) First-Generation College Students, Adult Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,361
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African-American/Black Studies Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer Science Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Economics, General Education, General Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education General Studies Gerontology Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Information Science/Studies Information Technology Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Kinesiology and Exercise Science Management Information Systems, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Molecular Biology Music Teacher Education Music, General Occupational Therapy/Therapist Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General Social Studies Teacher Education Sociology Spanish Language Teacher Education Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Social sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 320 Part-Time Faculty 89 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 70% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 29% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 6% of classes 50-99 students: 2% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 32% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 37% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 29% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 600 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Healthcare Administration, Master of Science, Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Computer Science Education--General Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Management Information Systems Middle School Education Nursing Education Nursing--General Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation Counseling Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs of Study Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Nursing Education Nursing--General Physical Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Winston-Salem Population Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size 236,441 Small city 94 acres Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station 20 mile(s) from campus in Greensboro 2 mile(s) from campus in Winston-Salem Weather Nearest Train Station 20 mile(s) from campus in Greensboro Temperature 26.6 average low in January, 83.6 average high in September Rain 116 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 43% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments 90% of freshmen, 57% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Not available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Ram Scarlet and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Bowling x x x x Cheerleading x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x Softball x x x Tennis x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, weight lifting STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 5% of women participate 5% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 5,960 Women 4,188 (70.3%) Men 1,772 (29.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,327 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 26 All Graduate Students 467 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 14.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 29.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 37.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016