by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WSSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how WSSU measures up.
WSSU is ranked #1,239 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within North Carolina, it ranks #66 of 124 for value.
Among the majors WSSU offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | #6 of 16 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #6 of 16 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | #9 of 25 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | #25 of 90 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | #26 of 66 |
| Teacher Education | #26 of 66 |
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | #28 of 89 |
| Medical Technologist | #28 of 89 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | #31 of 97 |
| Health Care Management | #65 of 225 |
Read the full WSSU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Winston-Salem State University is ranked #38 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #66 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the WSSU financial aid page to be sure.
Winston-Salem State University is ranked #1,239 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Winston-Salem State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WSSU costs about $15,415. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $61,662 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $23,161 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,479 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,415 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $61,662 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the WSSU net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What WSSU costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WSSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,644 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,662 | #1,239 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,916 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $92,644 | — | — |
| All Students | $61,662 | #66 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $53,916 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at WSSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,012 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,586 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,668 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,214 |
| Over $110K | $20,815 |
About 80% of WSSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,813 per year. Get more details on the WSSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the WSSU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.