Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a public university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is one of ten campuses that belong to the University of North Carolina. It was established in 1892 by the son of former slaves. Dr. Simon Green Atkins founded the small Winston-Salem Teachers College, which eventually became Winston-Salem State University. The university now offers over 40 majors and 10 different graduate degrees on a campus containing more than 40 buildings. The annual enrollment regularly exceeds 6,000 students. Winston-Salem State University was ranked 27th in a ranking of the top comprehensive baccalaureate colleges of the south, between the years 2001 and 2009.
The nursing programs offered at the university include four BSN programs. Undergraduate may enroll in a traditional BSN program, accelerated BSN program, or LPN to BSN program. The university also offers an MSN program. These programs are all accredited by the CCNE. The WSSU traditional BSN program includes nursing courses starting during the junior year of the four-year program. Before selecting the nursing major, students must complete eight prerequisite courses, which includes two nursing courses. Students also gain hands-on experiences at healthcare facilities in the community. The accelerated BSN program is designed to be completed in just 13 months, for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students5,098 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 1 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Admission
67%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 890 to 1020 |
ACT | 16 to 19 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $475/credit | |
In State Students | $475/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,714/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $475/credit | |
In State Students | $475/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,714/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $21,375 | $21,375 | $77,130 |
ADN | 70 | $33,250 | $33,250 | $119,980 |
BSN | 125 | $59,375 | $59,375 | $214,250 |
FNP | 50 | $23,750 | $23,750 | $85,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Winston-Salem State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 78% | $4,882 |
Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,214 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,474 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $2,577 |
Federal Student Loans | 88% | $6,267 |
Private Loans | 2% | $9,484 |
$11,256
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,115 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,310 |
$48,001 to $75,000$14,420 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,465 |
Over $110,000$17,833 |
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Student Population
4,688
Undergrads
410
Graduates
3,650
Women
1,448
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
73% |
White |
15% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.