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Wake Forest University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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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%

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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

8500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (89)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

5,471

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

12%

Pell Grant Recipients

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

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Forbes

#98

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#71

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History & Fun Facts

•During the Baptist State Convention of 1833, at Cartledge Creek Baptist Church in Rockingham, North Carolina, establishment of Wake Forest Institute was ratified.
•The new school, designed to teach both Baptist ministers and laymen, opened on February 3, 1834, as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute.
•Wake Forest College Wait Hall at the original Wake Forest campus in 1943.
•In 1838, the school was renamed Wake Forest College, and the manual-labor system was abandoned.
•In 1862, during the American Civil War, the school closed due to the loss of most students and some faculty to service in the Confederate States Army.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

70 mi(121 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

95 mi(165 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

261 mi(452 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte74 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham85 mi

RIC Richmond189 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA654 mi · ~18h 54m drive

New York, NY464 mi · ~13h 24m drive

Hartford, CT564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Providence, RI617 mi · ~17h 49m drive

Albany, NY569 mi · ~16h 26m drive

Syracuse, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Rochester, NY506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Buffalo, NY472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

Philadelphia, PA383 mi · ~11h 4m drive

Pittsburgh, PA298 mi · ~8h 37m drive

Harrisburg, PA340 mi · ~9h 49m drive

Newark, NJ458 mi · ~13h 14m drive

Washington, DC261 mi · ~7h 32m drive

Baltimore, MD296 mi · ~8h 33m drive

Atlanta, GA285 mi · ~8h 14m drive

Charlotte, NC70 mi · ~2h 1m drive

Raleigh, NC95 mi · ~2h 45m drive

Miami, FL717 mi · ~20h 43m drive

Orlando, FL529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

Tampa, FL580 mi · ~16h 45m drive

Nashville, TN363 mi · ~10h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA709 mi · ~20h 29m drive

Richmond, VA185 mi · ~5h 21m drive

Chicago, IL559 mi · ~16h 9m drive

Detroit, MI453 mi · ~13h 5m drive

Minneapolis, MN913 mi · ~26h 23m drive

St. Louis, MO571 mi · ~16h 30m drive

Kansas City, MO808 mi · ~23h 21m drive

Indianapolis, IN407 mi · ~11h 45m drive

Columbus, OH303 mi · ~8h 45m drive

Cleveland, OH378 mi · ~10h 55m drive

Milwaukee, WI626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

Dallas, TX968 mi · ~27h 58m drive

Houston, TX978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Austin, TX1086 mi · ~31h 22m drive

San Antonio, TX1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive

Los Angeles, CA2138 mi · ~61h 46m drive

San Francisco, CA2310 mi · ~66h 44m drive

San Diego, CA2103 mi · ~60h 45m drive

Seattle, WA2272 mi · ~65h 38m drive

Portland, OR2281 mi · ~65h 54m drive

Denver, CO1365 mi · ~39h 26m drive

Phoenix, AZ1806 mi · ~52h 10m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1731 mi · ~50h drive

Honolulu, HI4692 mi · ~135h 33m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Charlotte (CLT)74 miles

Rental car

111 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

148 min$89-148

Raleigh-Durham (RDU)85 miles

Rental car

128 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

170 min$102-170

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award