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Washington Monthly magazine ranks WSSU the number one HBCU in the Southeast for 'Best Bang for the Buck'

Winston-Salem State University was ranked by Washington Monthly magazine as the No. 1 HBCU in the Southeast for “Best Bang for the Buck” for the 2023-24 academic year. The ranking is based on how well schools help non-wealthy students earn high-quality marketable degrees for affordable prices.

Washington Monthly evaluated 1,487 four-year institutions. Its rankings consist of three equally weighted portions: social mobility, research, and community and national service. Each four-year institution selected needs to be excellent across all three categories to earn a high ranking. 

WSSU has garnered several accolades for helping students attain economic and social mobility including being named by CollegeNET as the No. 1 HBCU for social mobility in the United States, being recognized by the New York Times as the No. 1 university for economic mobility in North Carolina and being listed among the Best Colleges in America by Money magazine.

 

About Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU’s curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region and beyond. Guided by the motto, “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve,” WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment.

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