Wake Forest University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.

The Wake Forest's 2024 tuition & fees is $64,758 for the academic year 2023-2024. 41% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $45,828.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 8,963 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

Wake Forest's acceptance rate is 21.56% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.76%. The median SAT scores is 1460 and the ACT socre is 33.

Wake Forest ranked 59th in National Universities and 4th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Wake Forest University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Wake Forest University is $64,758. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,350.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $67,499 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,372.

Undergraduate$64,758
Graduate$39,350
Undergraduate$67,499
Graduate$39,372

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »21.56% Acceptance Rate / 36.76% Yield
Test Scores »1,460 SAT / 33 ACT
Graduation Rate »89%
Retention Rate94%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »8,963 (5,447 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$45,828

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Wake Forest University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Wake Forest
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Wake Forest University Directory Information

Address1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone336-758-5000
WEBSchool's Website
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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