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Applying to Winston - Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC : Info & How-To

If you’re contemplating submitting an application to Winston - Salem State University, it’s worth noting that this college, situated in Winston-Salem, NC, USA, is recognized for being less selective compared to other colleges throughout the country.

Basic Info on Applications and Admissions

SAT/ACT Scores as an Admission Factor?	Required
Advanced Placement Credits Accepted?	Yes
Application Undergraduate Fee	$50
Admissions Website	www.wssu.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Appliation Website	https://www1.cfnc.org/applications/University_of_North_Carolina/apply.html?application_id=1552

What You Need to Know Before Applying

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective
Applications Accepted	73%

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Is It Hard to Get Into WSSU?

Acceptance Rate

Winston - Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 73%, which makes it somewhat selective. Make sure it's not the only school you apply to, even if it's your school of choice. Whether you get in or not will largely depend on how you compare to other applicants.

Average Test Scores

About 70% of students accepted to WSSU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 510. Math scores were between 450 and 520.

WSSU received ACT scores from 30% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 19.

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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