Winston-Salem State University

Winston-Salem State University is a public four-year institution located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, within a large city setting. The university enrolls 5,512 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 49.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 75% (IPEDS 2023).

Winston-Salem State University provides health-focused programs at the associate and bachelor's levels. Offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the associate level, as well as Family Practice Nurse/Nursing and Health/Health Care Administration/Management at the bachelor's level.

Winston-Salem is a major city in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, home to significant healthcare employers and medical centers. WSSU is a historically Black university with a longstanding commitment to nursing and health administration education, serving students seeking healthcare credentials in an urban public university setting.