What division is Winston-Salem State?

Winston-Salem State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the CIAA.

What GPA do you need for Winston-Salem State?

The average GPA at Winston-Salem State is 3.0. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Winston-Salem State?

Winston-Salem State has an enrollment of approximately 4,244 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Winston-Salem State?

Winston-Salem State has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at Winston-Salem State?

To get recruited at Winston-Salem State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Winston-Salem State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Winston-Salem State

Winston-Salem, NCD-IICIAA

HBCUVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

4,244

Enrollment

3.0

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

49%

Graduation

77%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.0+ GPA bar.

Winston-Salem State is a NCAA Division II program in the CIAA, located in Winston-Salem, NC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Winston-Salem State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.0

Graduation

49%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Avg SAT

946

Retention

77%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$40,557

Coaching Staff68 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Winston-Salem State Athletics

Winston-Salem State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Winston-Salem, NC, competing in the CIAA. With an enrollment of 4,244 students, Winston-Salem State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Winston-Salem State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Winston-Salem State is 3.0. The school maintains a 49% graduation rate.

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