Winston-Salem State University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,401

1.98% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$11,256

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

15.1%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

4,295 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

5,098

85.2% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

49.4%

398 Graduates

About

Winston-Salem State University is a higher education institution located in Forsyth County, NC. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Winston-Salem State University were Registered Nursing (433 degrees awarded), General Studies (77 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (75 degrees).

In 2017, 1,266 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winston-Salem State University. 77.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.7% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were black or african american (715 degrees), 1.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (396 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $-17,332 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $3,401, which is $-17,332 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,256.

In 2017, 78% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 74% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$3,401

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University was $3,401. The cost of tuition at Winston-Salem State University is $-17,332 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,256

2017 Value

8.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Winston-Salem State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,256. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Winston-Salem State University grew by 8.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,987

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winston-Salem State University was of $8,987 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.67% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

74%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Winston-Salem State University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 2.63% with respect to 2016, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

15.1%

2016 Default Rate

247

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Winston-Salem State University was 15.1%, which represents 247 out of the 1638 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Winston-Salem State University received 4,295 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 16.2% annual decline. Out of those 4,295 applicants, 2,859 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,098 students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in 2017, and 71% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winston-Salem State University has an overall enrollment yield of 32.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

2,859

Accepted Out of 4,295

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University was 66.6% (2,859 admissions from 4,295 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 63.3%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants declined by -16.2%, while admissions declined by -11.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Winston-Salem State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

71%

Submission Percentage

669

Scores Submitted

71% of enrolled first-time students at Winston-Salem State University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Winston-Salem State University has a total enrollment of 5,098 students. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,346 students and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 3.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.824% Asian, 0.373% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Black or African American Female (56.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.2%) and White Female (4.86%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (35.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.4%) and White Male (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winston-Salem State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,098 students. The full-time enrollment at Winston-Salem State University is 4,346 and the part-time enrollment is 752. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Winston-Salem State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Winston-Salem State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Winston-Salem State University was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Winston-Salem State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Winston-Salem State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
3,714
White
761
Hispanic or Latino
184

The enrolled student population at Winston-Salem State University is 72.9% Black or African American, 14.9% White, 3.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 0.824% Asian, 0.373% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0196% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 127 students (2.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 692 more women than men received degrees from Winston-Salem State University. The majority of degree recipients at Winston-Salem State University are black or african american (715 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (396 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University is Registered Nursing (433 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (77 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (75 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Winston-Salem State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees awarded), Health (721 degrees), and Protective Services (43 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Registered nurses (1,372,682 people), Social workers, all other (300,834 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (261,360 people), Other managers (206,856 people), and Medical & health services managers (192,262 people).

The most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (78 degrees awarded), Health (721 degrees), Protective Services (43 degrees), Psychology (43 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (22 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are Surgeons, Public relations specialists, Physicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winston-Salem State University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,686,269 people), Elementary & secondary schools (699,555 people), Outpatient care centers (401,796 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (401,414 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (352,939 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Winston-Salem State University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
433 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
77 degree-majorss awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
75 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winston-Salem State University was Registered Nursing with 433 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Winston-Salem State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 287 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University, which is 0.293 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (979).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Winston-Salem State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Winston-Salem State University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.119 times less than the 387 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 387 degrees were awarded to women at Winston-Salem State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.41 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 17% of students graduating from Winston-Salem State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.01% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
715 degrees awarded
White
396 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american (715 degrees awarded). There were 1.81 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (396 degrees).

2.61% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Black or African American Female
534 degrees awarded
White Female
326 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Winston-Salem State University is black or african american female (534 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (326 degrees).

Operations

Winston-Salem State University has an endowment valued at nearly $30.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $3.28M (10.8%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Winston-Salem State University had a total salary expenditure of $145M. Winston-Salem State University employs 111 Associate professors, 70 Assistant professors, and 51 Professors. Most academics at Winston-Salem State University are Female Associate professors (57), Male Associate professors(54), and Female Assistant professors (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 145 employees, Service, with 80 employees, and Management with 79 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$30.3M

2017 Endowment

10.9%

growth from 2016

Winston-Salem State University has an endowment valued at about $30.3M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Winston-Salem State University grew 10.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.79M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Winston-Salem State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Winston-Salem State University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$57.2M

2017 Salaries

1.57%

decline from 2016

In 2017, Winston-Salem State University paid a median of $57.2M in salaries, which represents 39.4% of their overall expenditure ($145M) and a 1.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% decline from 2015 and a 4.06% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$23.7M

Instructional Salaries

299

Number of Employees

In 2017, Winston-Salem State University paid a total of $23.7M to 299 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.4M (33%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

145 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University were Associate professor with 111 employees; Assistant professor with 70 employees; and Assistant professor with 51 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University were Office and Administrative Support with 145 employees; Service with 80 employees; and Management with 79 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Winston-Salem State University was Female Associate professor with 57 employees, Male Associate professor with 54 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Winston-Salem State University.

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