Winston-Salem State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Winston-Salem State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Winston-Salem State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

72
%
Acceptance rate
960
SAT Midpoint
June 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Winston-Salem State University?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Winston-Salem State accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,627 people applied and 5,598 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
4066 / 5449 (75%)
Men
1531 / 2178 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Winston-Salem State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Winston-Salem State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Winston-Salem State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Winston-Salem State considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Extracurricular Activities

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Winston-Salem State University?

960
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

6% of freshmen who attended Winston-Salem State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 24% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Winston-Salem State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

6%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

11%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
410
Math Mean
475
75th Percentile
520
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
420
Verbal Mean
485
75th Percentile
530
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
830
Composite Mean
960
75th Percentile
1050

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Winston-Salem State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 30
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification
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