Winston-Salem State University
66%
Acceptance rate
$16,782
Tuition/yr
4,500
Enrollment
About Winston-Salem State University
HBCU in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Strong education, business, and STEM programs.
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a public historically Black university founded in 1892, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System and enrolls approximately 4,776 students across undergraduate and graduate programs.
WSSU is best known for its health sciences offerings. Its nursing program holds the #1 HBCU nursing program ranking in the United States, and it offers the #1-ranked RN to BSN online program in North Carolina and the #1 Master of Healthcare Administration online program nationally. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, 7 master's degrees, and 2 professional doctorates, with particular strength in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and education.
Winston-Salem is North Carolina's fifth-largest city, offering a mid-size urban environment with relatively low living costs compared to coastal US cities. WSSU has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 HBCU in North Carolina among public colleges and ranks #1 nationally for social mobility among HBCUs according to CollegeNET.
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Campus & Location
NC
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- WSSU's nationally ranked nursing and allied health programs offer a direct pathway into the US healthcare workforce, which actively recruits internationally trained graduates, OPT and STEM OPT work authorization after graduation allows up to 3 years of US work experience.
- Out-of-state tuition is approximately $16,782 per year, which is substantially lower than most private US universities and many flagship state schools, making WSSU one of the more affordable options for Nepali students seeking a US degree in health sciences.
- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) awards scholarships to students at public HBCUs including WSSU, providing a potential funding avenue for international students with strong academic records.
- WSSU's Office of International Programs provides dedicated support for visa maintenance, legal US employment guidance, and integration, valuable practical help for Nepali students navigating US immigration requirements for the first time.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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