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Winston-Salem State University continues to rank high on national lists. Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the university’s focus on offering its students a top-notch educational experience has not wavered. Here is a quick look at what sets us apart.
Notable Rankings
- #1 HBCU in the Nation for Social Mobility (CollegeNET)
- #2 HBCU in U.S. for Value (Money Magazine)
- Top 10 Best-Value colleges in N.C. (SmartAsset.com)
- Top 10 HBCUs Changing the World (College Magazine)
- Top 10 Military-Friendly School (Military Friendly)
- Top 25 Best HBCUs in the U.S. (College Raptor)
- Best HBCUs (Successful Student)
- #1 Most-Instagrammed College in N. C. (AT&T)
Program Specific
- #1 Historically Black Nursing School in the Nation (NursingProcess.org, 2021)
- #1 RN to BSN Program in NC (NursingProcess.org, 2021)
- Best Online RN to BSN Program (RegisteredNursing.org)
- #1 Online MHA Program (Intelligent Degree Programs, 2021)
- #1 no-GRE Online MHA (BestCollegesOnline.org)
- Most Affordable Online DPT Programs (OnlineU, 2020)
- Best "A" Elementary Education Programs in the Nation (National Council on Teacher Quality)
- 20 Top HBCU Art Programs (The Hundred-Seven, 2020)
- #1 HBCU in NC for Psychology (Psychology Degree Guide, 2021)
Facts at a Glance
- Founded in 1892, a co-educational public university
- Part of the University of North Carolina System
- Student enrollment: 5,124
- WSSU offers: 34 baccalaureate degrees; 50 undergraduate minors; 7 master's degrees; 2 professional doctorate degrees; and 6 post-baccalaureate certifications
- Student-to-faculty ratio: 14:1
- Motto: Enter To Learn. Depart To Serve.
- Athletic Conference: CIAA
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Team Mascot: Ram
- Winston-Salem State University’s economic impact on the region tops $500 million
- Social Mobility Innovator Award (CollegeNET, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine, 2018, 2019)
- Four HBCU Digest Awards: 2018 Best Social Work Program and Best Nursing Program; 2019 Best Social Work Program and Best Fine Arts Program (Diggs Gallery)
- Four Inspiring Programs in STEM awards (INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine, 2018, 2019)
- Top 10 nursing schools in the East (Nurse Journal, 2017)
- One of the top producers of nursing/RN degrees for African Americans in the nation (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2018)
- 1 in NC for graduating Black students in nursing and health professions (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2018)
- Top 100 Bachelor's Degree Producer for African Americans in 15 categories (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2018)
- Top 50 in the nation for producing Black college graduates (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2018)
- One of the nation's top universities for annual Return on Investment (ROI) (Payscale Best Value Colleges, 2018)
- Best Bang for the Buck in the Southeast (Washington Monthly, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
