School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,471, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 22%. The university offers 50 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $63,608.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile32-34
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1390-1510
10k
Students enrolled
16%
Online student enrollment
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
39%
Unknown
1%
Black
4%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
10% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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1,464
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.16% online, 84% on-campus.
91% On-campus
9% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's24% online
Doctorate7% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $63,608 | $63,608 |
Graduate | $38,650 | $38,650 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,630 |
On-campus room and board | $20,440 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,770 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $17,848 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,770 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,770 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $87,448 | $87,448 |
Off-campus without family | $84,856 | $84,856 |
Off-campus with family | $67,008 | $67,008 |
Federal Grant Aid
10%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
34%
Pell Grant
10%
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$63k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | Engineering. | |||
8 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
13 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
14 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
15 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
16 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
19 | Physical Sciences. | |||
20 | Psychology. | |||
21 | Social Sciences. | |||
22 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
23 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.