Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

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Tuition & Fees

$68,078

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,602
Declined 13,255
Total Received 16,857
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Private

5,447

undergraduate students

3,516

graduate students

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School Facts

Wake Forest University, founded in 1834, is a private, coeducational collegiate university. Its 340-acre campus is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 8,963
Established in 1834
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

340-acre campus in Winston-Salem (population: 244,605); extension campus in Charlotte for M.B.A. program. Served by air and bus; major airport and train serve Greensboro (30 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC
27106

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
75%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • San Antonio Spurs star Tim Duncan completed his education at , despite being considered a major contender for the NBA draft during his sophomore year. Not only had he promised his dying mother he would do so; he was also a very gifted student.

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
76%
Top 1/4
92%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $85
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Very Selective

21%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,602
Declined 13,255
Total Received 16,857

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books

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Financial Aid

37%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$45,828

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $64,758
Housing $11,214
Food $9,226
Additional fees $3,320
Books & supplies $1,630
Total $90,148
Average Financial Aid - $45,828
Total with Avg. Aid $44,320

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,746,348
State $1,520,487
Institutional $58,233,081
Other external $1,558,105
Total $65,058,021

Non-need-based

Federal $1,444,644
State
Institutional $6,292,637
Other external $2,012,968
Total $9,750,249

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 336 758-5154
F: 336 758-4924
financial-aid@wfu.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, boxing, crew, cycling, fencing, golf, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling, water polo, water skiing

Club Sports - Women's

ballroom dance, crew, cycling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, karate, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, dodgeball, flag football, field goal kicking, golf, indoor soccer, kickball, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic Coast Conference (Division I, Football I-A)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General yes yes
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes
Bioethics/Medical Ethics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Chinese Language and Literature yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Documentary Production yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
Japanese Language and Literature yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Latin Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Mathematical Statistics and Probability yes yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Microbiology and Immunology yes
Molecular Genetics yes
Molecular Medicine yes
Music History, Literature, and Theory yes
Music Performance, General yes
Neuroscience yes yes
Nurse Anesthetist yes
Oncology and Cancer Biology yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Physiology, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Programs for Foreign Lawyers yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Russian Language and Literature yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Sustainability Studies yes

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine

8,963

total students

14%

in-state

86%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

61%

5,447
students

Female
55%
3,002

Male
45%
2,445

39%

3,516
students

Female
59%
2,085

Male
41%
1,431

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

5,389
students

Female
55%
2,978

Male
45%
2,411

1%

58
students

Female
41%
24

Male
59%
34

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
65%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

60

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

60

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 22
Countries most often represented Canada
China
France
India
Japan
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors

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