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Winston-Salem State University Acceptance Rate
For the application year 2024, Winston-Salem State University has an overall acceptance rate of 68.5%, with 9,273 applicants and 6,357 accepted. Historical data indicates a steady decline in acceptance rates from 81.4% in 2021 to 73.3% in 2022, and now to the current 68.5%. The university does not provide Early Action data, and Regular Decision acceptance rates mirror the overall rate at 68.5%. Transfer acceptance rates are not available, but the average GPA for incoming students is 3.26, indicating a competitive applicant pool.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 9,273
Accepted Applicants: 6,357
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
Winston-Salem State University has seen a notable decline in its overall acceptance rates from 81.4% for the application year 2021 to 73.3% in 2022, with a steady number of applicants at 7,628 and 5,598 accepted in 2022. Prior to this decline, acceptance rates had varied, with rates of 72.5% in 2020, 67.5% in 2019, and reaching a low of 58.5% in 2015. The increase in competitiveness is evident as the university attracts more applicants over the years, although specific Early Action details remain unreported.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
Winston-Salem State University's wait list acceptance rates are currently unavailable, with no figures provided for wait listed applicants from recent years, including 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. This lack of data makes it difficult to assess historical trends or the recent competitiveness of the wait list process. As such, prospective students should be aware that wait list outcomes can be unpredictable.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Winston-Salem State University has not specified an acceptance rate for transfers for the application year 2024, and historical data from the application year 2019 is also unavailable. However, the average GPA of accepted transfer applicants is reported to be 3.26, indicating a competitive pool of students. Further details regarding the number of applicants and accepted students are not provided, highlighting a gap in available transfer statistics over recent years.
Scores
GPA
3.26
SAT
820-1050
Math: 400-520
Reading: 420-530
ACT
14-18
Math: 15-18
English: 12-17
Reading: -
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Black/African American | 80% |
| White | 8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
| Asian American | 1% |
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