Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $62,128 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $62,128 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,652 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $79,776 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $34,720 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $45,056 less than the sticker price — about 56% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (7) | Football (130), Track & Field (88), Baseball (40), Soccer (30), Tennis (19), Basketball (17), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (98), Soccer (35), Field Hockey (26), Basketball (22), Volleyball (20), Tennis (10), Golf (7) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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