Winston-Salem State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

93%
Minority Students
76%
Female Students
NaN%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Winston-Salem State University has a diverse student body with 93% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
6.5%(293)
Hispanic
4.5%(202)
African American
81.3%(3,636)
Asian
0.9%(39)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
4.1%(183)
Unknown
2.3%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color93%
Total Enrollment5,004
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Winston-Salem State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Winston-Salem State University has a gender distribution of 76% female students and 24% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
24.4%(1,102)
Women
75.6%(3,411)

Gender Statistics

Men1,102

22% of total enrollment

Women3,411

68% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Winston-Salem State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(89)
18-19
35.6%(1,608)
20-21
34.4%(1,554)
22-24
13.7%(618)
25+
14.3%(644)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(4)
22-24
26.7%(131)
25+
72.5%(356)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Winston-Salem State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(2)

Regional Representation

International2

NaN% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

93%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

76%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age