College Reviews

Editor's Ratings: -

Editor's Comments: - Winston-Salem State University is a premier, master’s level public institution that develops the skills and values students need to contribute and succeed in the changing economy of the 21st Century. Its world-class degree programs in growing fields such as health sciences, information technology, financial services and teacher education, offer the flexibility to accommodate diverse life situations of both traditional and non-traditional students ranging from recent high-school graduates to working adults. The university’s curriculum also prepares all students to use the latest technologies as powerful tools for continuous learning, career advancement and personal enrichment. Beyond technical skills, the WSSU educational experience inspires individual commitment to community service through class-room and field experiences that develop civic leadership and prepare students to make lifetime contributions to society.

Fast Facts About Regent

Location: Winston-Salem, NC

Founded: 1892

Status: Public, master’s level coeducational (a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina).Winston-Salem State University is a historically black institution with a diverse enrollment.

Enrollment: Nearly 6,000

Academic Majors: 43

Graduate Programs: 12

Motto:“Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve.”

School Colors:Red and White

Team Name: Rams

Conference:Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Full-Time Faculty:Over 200

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees:Graduate Tuition and Fees

Alumni:14,000

Student-to-Faculty Ratio:18:1

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid:86%

Undergraduates In-State/Out-of-State:86%/14%

Online / Distance Learning Programs - Yes

On Campus Programs - Yes

Full Time Programs - Yes

Part Time Programs - Yes

Financial Aid - Yes

Employer Sponsorships - Yes

Accredited - Yes

List of Majors and Programs

· Art

· B.Ed. Special Education

· B.Ed. Sport Management

· Bachelor of General Studies

· Biology

· Business Undergraduate Programs

· Catholic Studies

· Chemistry

· Civil Engineering

· Classical Civilizations

· Communication Arts

· Communication Arts - Theatre Arts

· Comprehensive Leadership

· Criminal Justice

· Organizational Leadership

· Economics

· Electrical and Computer Engineering

· Elementary Education

· English

· Exercise Science

· MBA & MAcc Graduate Programs & the Business Ethics Advantage

· History

· International Studies

· Literary Studies

· M.A. Community Counseling

· M.A. Communication and Leadership

· M.A. Counseling (Canada)

· M.A. Education Administration

· M.A. Leadership and Administration

· M.A. School Counseling

· M.A. Sport and Athletic Administration

· M.A. Teaching At-Risk Students

· M.Ed. Special Education

· M.Ed. in Literacy

· MA - Teaching English as a Second Language

· Master of Anesthesiology Education

· Master of Initial Teaching (Elementary or Secondary)

· Mathematics and Computer Science

· Modern Languages and Literature

· Music

· Nursing

· Ph.D. - Leadership Studies

· Philosophy

· Physics

· Physics Department

· Political Science

· Psychology

· ROTC

· Religious Studies

· Sociology

· Women's Studies

Editor's Ratings: -

Editor's Comments: - Regent University is the nation's academic center for Christian thought and action, with strategic campus positioning and a multitude of online learning programs available worldwide. Their academic standards for both their graduate and undergraduate programs are high and their programs are rigorous. But what sets Regent apart is our mission to prepare capable men and women to excel both in mind and spirit. Their students, faculty and administrators share a calling, founded on biblical principles, to make a significant difference in our communities, our cities, our nation and our world. The 21st century offers an opportunity unparalleled in human history. A new generation of highly skilled leaders is impacting the global landscape. As Regent continues to nurture a vibrant academic community fully engaged in excellence, integrity and innovation in every sphere, Regent University stands ready to equip and empower Christian leaders who will change the world.


Fast Facts About Regent

Founded: 1978

Unique campus culture: Rigorous academics within faith-based context

Enrollment: 4,266

Full-time students: 1,953

Part-time students: 2,313

Alumni (April 2007): 9,617

Degrees awarded (2006): 987

Degrees and programs: 30+ graduate and undergraduate degrees available on campus and online

Distinguished Professors and Guest Lecturers

Student-Faculty ratio: 7:1

Number of countries represented: 57

Study Abroad opportunities: England and France

Online / Distance Learning Programs - Yes

On Campus Programs - Yes

Full Time Programs - Yes

Part Time Programs - Yes

Financial Aid - Yes

Employer Sponsorships - Yes

Accredited - Yes

List of Majors and Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Communication

English

Global Business

Government

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leadership & Management

Psychology

Religious Studies

Summer Study Abroad

Graduate Programs

Business

Communication & the Arts

Divinity

Education

Government

Law

Leadership

Psychology & Counseling