Winston-Salem State University

    Winston-Salem, NC · Public · Doctoral / professional

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    830–1020
    Median ~930
    Acceptance rate
    78%
    Enrollment
    4,170
    ACT middle 50%
    15–20

    What the numbers say about WSSU

    • The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 830 to 1020. A planning score near or above 1060 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 480 Reading and Writing and 480 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 78% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 47% completion rate and $45,344 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 930 SAT scorePlan for a 1100Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $6,126
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $16,782
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $45,344
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    47%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 830 and 1020. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1060 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1020 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 930 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 830 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to WSSU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA820–103088%
    University of Puerto Rico-CarolinaCarolina, PR810–106055%
    Warner UniversityLake Wales, FL790–107043%
    Dallas Christian CollegeDallas, TX790–109022%
    Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC820–106051%
    Alabama A & M UniversityNormal, AL810–104058%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for WSSU?

    Winston-Salem State University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 830–1020, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1060 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is WSSU's acceptance rate?

    Winston-Salem State University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 78%.

    How much does it cost to attend WSSU?

    In-state tuition is approximately $6,126 and out-of-state is approximately $16,782. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is WSSU test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Winston-Salem State University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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