Winston-Salem, NC
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 69%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,773 | 3,226 | 967 | 68% |
| 2020 | 5,182 | 3,758 | 1,007 | 73% |
| 2021 | 5,419 | 4,415 | 912 | 81% |
| 2022 | 7,628 | 5,598 | 855 | 73% |
| 2023 | 9,273 | 6,357 | 883 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,643 of 6,641 women and 1,714 of 2,630 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Winston-Salem State University has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,357 of 9,273 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
9,273 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 883 enrolled.
No. Winston-Salem State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 69%.