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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

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Highly selective — strong graduate outcomes

Wake Forest University is a private institution in Winston-Salem with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1469, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

91% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $78,158 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,746.

Established
1834
Motto
Pro Humanitate
Mascot
The Demon Deacon
Type
Private research university
Conference
ACC's 50th Anniversary Team
Division
Division I

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22%Acceptance
1469SAT Avg
5,471Students
9:1Student:Faculty
91%Grad Rate
$78,158Earnings 10yr
$28,746Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wake Forest University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1469

Reading & Writing
690740
Math
700770

ACT Score Range

Composite
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

21.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1469

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,758
Room & Board$17,848
Books & Supplies$1,630
Total Cost of Attendance$82,818
Average Net Price$28,746
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,554
$30–48K$6,043
$48–75K$12,769
$75–110K$19,759
$110K+$54,447

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,746

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

41

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,471
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
12%
Pell Grant Recipients
9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 7%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.9%
Freshman Retention94.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,722
8 Years$80,513
10 Years$78,158

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$72,200
Men
$86,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#51
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#71

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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