Winston Salem State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #2788 United States of America #619

Campus of Winston Salem State University

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Institution Info

Founded: 1867
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 5,169 students
Faculty: 951
Website: https://www.wssu.edu/

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Winston Salem State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1867. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 5,169 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2788 · Ranked	61.03

Research Output via OpenAlex

115

h-index

74,017

Citations

2,849

Publications

1,290

i10-index

1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winston Salem State University's global ranking?

Winston Salem State University is ranked #2,788 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #619 position.

When was Winston Salem State University founded?

Winston Salem State University was founded in 1867, making it 159 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Winston Salem State University?

Winston Salem State University has a student body of approximately 5,169 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Winston Salem State University's research output?

Winston Salem State University has produced 2,849 research publications with 74,017 total citations and an h-index of 115, according to OpenAlex data.