Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Wake Forest University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Winston-Salem, NC.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Wake Forest University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

22% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 18,727 applied, 4,058 accepted, and 1,464 enrolled in Wake Forest.
671 men and 793 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,470 SAT, 33 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,470 and ACT score is 33. The SAT score of 1470 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total141014701520
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing700730750
Math710740770
ACT Score
Composite323334
Math293134
English343535
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $67,642 for undergraduate programs and $39,141 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.45% compared to last year at Wake Forest University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,266 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $46,077.
For freshmen, 570 students (42%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $55,090.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 9,322 students enrolled Wake Forest in 2025.
By gender, 4,026 men and 5,296 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,490 undergraduate and 3,832 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

120 Major Programs

  • 7 programs through online
  • 58 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Wake Forest is 89%.
The retention rate is 93% for full-time and 93% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
93%
Students to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 3,075 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Wake Forest and the average faculty salary is $114,071. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
There are 8,812 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $88,067.
Number of Faculties
3,075
Average Faculty Salary
$114,071
Number of Staffs
8,812
Average Staff Salary
$88,067

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Wake Forest University is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
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