WSSU: Committed to Student Success
At Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), we are dedicated to fostering upward social and economic mobility for all our students. Recognized for delivering exceptional value, WSSU offers outstanding academics, affordable tuition, robust support systems, and top-notch career placement services.
Our high rankings reflect our dedication to quality, affordability, and student success, empowering students to reach their full potential.
Notable Rankings
- One of America’s Best Colleges (Money Magazine, 2025)
- #1 HBCU in the U.S. for social mobility (CollegeNET, 2024)
- #1 HBCU in North Carolina for value (Niche, 2025)
- #1 Best Greek Life in NC (Niche, 2025)
- #2 HBCU Best Bang for the Buck in the Southeast (Washington Monthly, 2025)
- #2 HBCU in NC (University HQ, 2025)
- #2 HBCU in North Carolina (College Raptor, 2024)
- #3 HBCU in NC (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).
- #3 HBCU in North Carolina (Wall Street Journal, 2024)
- #3 HBCU in NC (Best Colleges, 2024)
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#5 Best HBCU in the U.S. (Niche, 2025)
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Top 10 HBCUs in the U.S. (College Raptor, 2024)
Program Specific
- #1 HBCU nursing program in the U.S. (NursingProcess.org)
- #1 HBCU RN to BSN online program in North Carolina (RegisteredNursing.org)
- #1 Producer of Black nurses in North Carolina (NursingProcess.org)
- #1 RN to BSN program in North Carolina (Nursing Process.org)
- #1 Masters of Healthcare Administration online program in the U.S. (BestColleges.org)
- # 2 HBCU Occupational Therapy program in North Carolina (HBCU Colleges)
- #5 Online Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program in the U.S. (EduMed.org)
- Top 10 online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the U.S. (College Cliffs)
Facts at a Glance
- Founded in 1892, a co-educational public university
- Part of the University of North Carolina System
- Student enrollment: 4,776
- WSSU offers: 39 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)
