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School Notes Overview:
- Winston-Salem State University is a premier public institution that develops the skills and values students need to contribute and succeed in the changing economy of the 21st Century. Its worldclass degree programs offer the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults. The university’s curriculum also prepares all students to use the latest technologies as powerful tools for continuous learning, career advancement and personal enrichment. Beyond technical skills, the WSSU educational experience inspires individual commitment to community service through classroom and field experiences that develop civic leadership and prepare students to make lifetime contributions to society.
School Overview:
Winston-Salem State University
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| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 4,631 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 633 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 151 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 151 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 5,566 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 2,200 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 78% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 72% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,606 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 47% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,787 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $3,763 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 68% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,499 | |
School Notes:
- Winston-Salem State University offers the academic preparation and opportunity for practical application, character development and community involvement that makes it the fastest growing institution in the University of North Carolina system. With access to an honors program, a study abroad program, co-op and internship opportunities, and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, students are exposed to options that are only the tip of the iceberg in opportunities offered on this wireless campus. So, whether you see yourself in the field of financial services, teaching and learning, health services, or science and technology
- The WSSU College of Arts and Sciences offers more than a dozen undergraduate degree programs, awarding more than 200 bachelor’s degrees annually, while enrolling more than 3,300 students in courses each year. Within its eight departments, the College also provides the core foundational courses for all of WSSU’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
- WSSU offers world-class degree programs within four “academic centers of excellence” – Health Services, Science and Technology, Teaching & Learning and Financial Services. Students gain the opportunity to contribute and succeed in growing industries, while promoting regional economic development by addressing increasing demand for new workforce skills.
- WSSU is a premier regional institution that consistently ranks among the best public universities in the South. WSSU has earned many awards for its academic programs and outstanding commitment to its students and the community. Most notably, U.S. News and World Report ranked it among the Top Public Comprehensive Colleges in the South for five years in a row (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006).
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Students visit hospital as part of camp (The Salisbury Post)
posted on July 14, 2011 at 04:40:56 am
Twelve rising ninth-grade students from the Piedmont Triad region to Charlotte will participate in Camp YEHS! (Youth Exploring Health Sciences) now through July 22 at Winston-Salem State University, and visit Rowan Regional Medical Center on Monda ... -
Higher Education Notebook: WSSU Foundation elects new officers (Winston-Salem Journal)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 04:08:58 am
The Winston-Salem State University Foundation has elected new officers and two new directors. -
Winston-Salem State braces for deep cuts (The Daily Reflector)
posted on July 4, 2011 at 08:43:16 pm
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Winston-Salem State University says it will have fewer adjunct professors as it deals with state budget cuts that could top 15 percent. -
Winston-Salem State Braces For Deep Cuts (WXII-TV Winston-Salem)
posted on July 4, 2011 at 07:26:20 pm
Winston-Salem State University said it will have fewer adjunct professors as it deals with state budget cuts that could top 15 percent. -
WSSU to lay off 11 full-time workers (Winston-Salem Journal)
posted on July 4, 2011 at 04:00:00 am
Expect to see fewer faces around Winston-Salem State University this fall.
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