FS0.5 mi from campus
Public university
Things to do near Winston-Salem State University
WSSU student guide: campus events and game days, $13,479 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Winston-Salem.
Fast facts about WSSU
- Founded
- 1867
- Teams
- Winston-Salem State Rams
- Division
- NCAA Division II
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What's on at WSSU
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
WSSU at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates4,170
Admitted78%
Average net price$13,479per year, after aid
Total cost$23,147per year, before aid
Graduation rate47%
Return for year two77%
Median earnings$45,34410 years after starting
Median debt$25,000at graduation
Students per teacher15 to 1
Average SAT945
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Most popular majors
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 158 reported graduates$63,779median pay a year after
- Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree · 82 reported graduates$25,333median pay a year after
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 76 reported graduates$23,013median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 65 reported graduates$27,801median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 64 reported graduates$30,639median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
SC1.0 mi from campus
Sayso Coffee
Coffee shopCS1.3 mi from campus
Cam's Coffee Co.
Coffee shop3L1.4 mi from campus
3 Layers Cakery
BakeryCS1.4 mi from campus
Chad's Chai
Tea roomWE1.9 mi from campus
West End Cafe
CafeOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
SS1.1 mi from campus
Sage & Salt Bistro
American restaurantTB1.1 mi from campus
Tuscani By Sage & Salt
Italian restaurantDL1.1 mi from campus
The Dutch Light
Cocktail barAM1.2 mi from campus
Alma Mexicana
Mexican restaurantDL1.2 mi from campus
Di Lisio's
Italian restaurantMR1.2 mi from campus
Meridian Restaurant
Mediterranean restaurantPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
AL0.8 mi from campus
Antojitos Las Delicias
Mexican restaurantGJ1.1 mi from campus
Grandpa Joe's Slaberia
Pizza restaurantE1.2 mi from campus
Easytalk
BarGF1.2 mi from campus
Ginger Fox Beverage
Cocktail barSW1.3 mi from campus
Sir Winston Wine Loft & Restaurant
American restaurantBS1.4 mi from campus
Brother's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurantHS1.4 mi from campus
Heff's Burger Club
RestaurantBB1.4 mi from campus
Butcher & Bull
SteakhouseCT1.4 mi from campus
Cibo Trattoria
Italian restaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
F41.0 mi from campus
Fit-4-Life Personal Training
Life coachPR1.1 mi from campus
Pink Rhino Beauty Parlor
Hair salonLY1.2 mi from campus
Lotus Yoga Academy
Yoga studioRH1.2 mi from campus
Red Hot Beauty
Beauty salonAS1.2 mi from campus
Aurora Salon
Hair salonYI1.3 mi from campus
Yodi International
Hair salonShops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
LS1.0 mi from campus
Lizzie’s All Natural Products
Organic grocery storeCF1.1 mi from campus
Cobblestone Farmers Market
Farmers marketTL1.1 mi from campus
Tuttle Lumber Company
Lumber storeAG1.3 mi from campus
Apex Gold Silver Watches
Jewelry storeCC1.3 mi from campus
Camel City Goods Co.
Flowers and gifts storeWA1.4 mi from campus
Wagner Appliance Sales
Appliance storeArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
MA0.9 mi from campus
Moravian Archives
History museumCS1.1 mi from campus
Carolina's Vineyards & Hops
Event venueTP1.1 mi from campus
Triad Performing Arts Center
Performing arts venueMW1.1 mi from campus
MUSE Winston-Salem
History museumWS1.2 mi from campus
Winston-Salem Symphony Association
Performing arts venueTC1.2 mi from campus
Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.
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Questions students ask about WSSU
How much does Winston-Salem State University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,479 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $23,147 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Winston-Salem State University?
47% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 77% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State University?
78% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 945. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Winston-Salem State University?
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Health and Medical Administrative Services (bachelor's degree), Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Winston-Salem State University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $45,344. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Winston-Salem State University founded?
Winston-Salem State University was founded in 1867. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Winston-Salem State University?
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, in Winston-Salem.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.