Student Population by Gender

Wake Forest University has a total of 8,963 enrolled students for the academic year 2022-2023. 5,447 students have enrolled in undergraduate programs and 3,516 students joined graduate programs.
By gender, 3,876 male and 5,087 female students (the male-female ratio is 43:57) are attending the school. The gender distribution is based on the 2022-2023 data.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
TotalUndergraduateGraduate
Total8,9635,4473,516
Men3,8762,4451,431
Women5,0873,0022,085
Wake Forest University Student Population by Gender

Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity

By race/ethnicity, 5,676 White, 696 Black, and 459 Asian students out of a total of 8,963 are attending at Wake Forest University. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the next chart (Academic year 2022-2023 data).
All Students Undergraduate Graduate
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (all students)
Wake Forest University Student Population by Race
Wake Forest University Demographics Pie Chart
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Undergraduate)
Wake Forest University Undergraduate Student Population by Race
Wake Forest University Undergraduate Demographics
Student Race/Ethnicity Distribution (Graduate)
Wake Forest University Graduate Student Population by Race
Wake Forest University Graduate Student Population Pie Chart

Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)

Among 5,447 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 30 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 0.55%.
Transfer-in Students Population by Attendance Status

Online Classes (Distance Learning) Enrollment

Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially who want to continue education and work in field. At Wake Forest University, 872 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 537 students are enrolled in some online courses.
All StudentsEnrolled Exclusively Online Courses Enrolled in Some Online Courses
All Students8,963872537
Undergraduate5,44710211
Graduate3,516862326
Online Program Student Population
Wake Forest University Online Student Population

Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Online Courses

410 students lived in North Carolina or jurisdiction in which the school is located are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 462 students live in other State or outside of the United States.
North Carolina ResidentsOther States in U.S. Outside of U.S.
All Students4104620
Undergraduate280
Graduate4084540
Student Location Enrolled Exclusively In Distance Learning Course
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