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Winston-Salem State University · Cost & aid

Winston-Salem, NC · City · Public · Doctoral/professional university · the Rams · Website ↗

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$34,057
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$23,401
In-state
on campus
$12,948
Average net price
top quarter for affordability in Division II
$733k
Athletic aid, women's
$8,148 per roster spot
$954k
Athletic aid, men's
$6,580 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $34,057 sticker.

Family income under $30k$11,012
$30k – $48k$12,586
$48k – $75k$15,668
$75k – $110k$20,214
Over $110k$20,815

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$733,353
  • Per roster spot$8,148 across 90 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$954,129
  • Per roster spot$6,580 across 145 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$7k / $13k
  • Tuition & fees$6,735 in-state · $17,391 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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