Winston-Salem State University

Not to be confused with Salem State University, Salem University, or Salem College.
Winston-Salem State University
Former name
Slater Industrial Academy (1892-1899)
Slater Industrial and Slater Normal School (1899-1925)
Winston-Salem Teachers College (1925-1963)
Winston-Salem State College (1963-1969)
Motto"Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve."
TypePublic historically black university
EstablishedSeptember 28, 1892; 132 years ago (September 28, 1892)
Parent institution
University of North Carolina
AccreditationSACS
Academic affiliation
TMCF
Endowment$49.8 million (2019)[1]
ChancellorBonita J. Brown
ProvostAnthony Graham
Academic staff
400
Administrative staff
800
Students5,190[2]
Undergraduates4,741
Postgraduates449
Location
Winston-Salem
,
North Carolina
,
United States

36°05′22″N 80°13′30″W / 36.0895°N 80.2251°W / 36.0895; -80.2251
CampusMidsize city, 117 acres (0.47 km2)
NewspaperThe News Argus
ColorsScarlet and white
   [3]
NicknameRams
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - CIAA
MascotAmon the Ram
Websitewww.wssu.edu

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a historically black public university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It is part of the University of North Carolina system.

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "WSSU enrollment is highest since 2014". Winston-Salem State University. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  3. ^ Winston-Salem State University Brand Guide (PDF). July 20, 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.