Paying for Winston-Salem State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$6,735 7.31%	$17,391 2.71%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,206 6.80%	$17,741 2.66%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) are $6,735 for North Carolina residents and $17,391 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at WSSU.

74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,749. It could cover 50.31% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,652 for North Carolina residents and $25,308 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WSSU's 4-year tuition is $28,984 for North Carolina residents and $72,624 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $100,243 for North Carolina residents and $143,883 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Winston-Salem State University is $6,735 for North Carolina residents and $17,391 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.31% for North Carolina residents and increased by 2.71% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,123) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,547.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WSSU is $7,228 for North Carolina residents and $17,862 for out-of-state students, a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,276	$16,932	$14,446
2023-2024	$6,735	$17,391	$14,976
Change % 2023-2024	7.31%	2.71%	3.67%
2024-2025	$7,228	$17,862	$15,525

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,206 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $17,741. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($10,588) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,149.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WSSU is $7,696 for North Carolina residents and $18,212 for out-of-state students , a 2.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$6,747	$17,282	$14,446
2023-2024	$7,206	$17,741	$14,976
Change % 2023-2024	6.80%	2.66%	3.67%
2024-2025	$7,696	$18,212	$15,525

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WSSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $142 for North Carolina residents and $586 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $215 for North Carolina residents and $800 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$142	$586
	2023-2024	$142	$586
	2024-2025	$142	$586
Graduate	2022-2023	$215	$800
	2023-2024	$215	$800
	2024-2025	$215	$800

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,976 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.67% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.06% compared to the previous year.

The WSSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $23,401 for state residents and $34,057 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,056 for state residents and $34,712 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WSSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$6,735
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,391
Room & Board	$11,484	$10,800
Personal Expenses	$3,492	$4,831
Books & Supplies	$1,690
COA (In-State)	$23,401	$24,056
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,057	$34,712

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WSSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WSSU is $28,984 for North Carolina residents and $72,624 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WSSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$6,934	$7,138	$7,348	$7,565	$28,984
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$17,692	$17,998	$18,309	$18,626	$72,624
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$7,138	$7,348	$7,565	$7,788	$29,839
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$17,998	$18,309	$18,626	$18,948	$73,880
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$7,348	$7,565	$7,788	$8,017	$30,718
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$18,309	$18,626	$18,948	$19,275	$75,158
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$7,565	$7,788	$8,017	$8,254	$31,623
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$18,626	$18,948	$19,275	$19,609	$76,457
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$7,788	$8,017	$8,254	$8,497	$32,555
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,948	$19,275	$19,609	$19,948	$77,779

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $100,243 for North Carolina residents and $143,883 for out-of-state students.

WSSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,045	$24,709	$25,283	$25,873	$100,243
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,803	$35,568	$36,353	$37,158	$143,883
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,709	$25,392	$25,982	$26,586	$103,022
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,568	$36,353	$37,158	$37,984	$147,063
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,392	$26,097	$26,702	$27,321	$105,886
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,353	$37,158	$37,984	$38,831	$150,325
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,097	$26,824	$27,443	$28,079	$108,838
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,158	$37,984	$38,831	$39,700	$153,672
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,824	$27,573	$28,208	$28,860	$111,882
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,984	$38,831	$39,700	$40,592	$157,106

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 74% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $65,247 for North Carolina residents and $108,887 for out-of-state students.

WSSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,296	$15,960	$16,534	$17,124	$65,247
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,054	$26,819	$27,604	$28,409	$108,887
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,960	$16,643	$17,233	$17,837	$68,026
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$26,819	$27,604	$28,409	$29,235	$112,067
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,643	$17,348	$17,953	$18,572	$70,890
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,604	$28,409	$29,235	$30,082	$115,329
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,348	$18,075	$18,694	$19,330	$73,842
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,409	$29,235	$30,082	$30,951	$118,676
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,075	$18,824	$19,459	$20,111	$76,886
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,235	$30,082	$30,951	$31,843	$122,110

	In-State	Out-of-State
Winston-Salem State University	$6,735	$17,391
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	$8,895	$31,767
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	$8,989	$39,330
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$7,214	$21,876
East Carolina University	$7,361	$23,638
Appalachian State University	$7,541	$24,537