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Wake Forest University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedUrbanGreek life

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate21.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1469

Reading & Writing

690740

Math

700770

ACT Score Range

Composite

3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

85.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (89)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

95%

Positive

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

10 Years$78,158

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

#51

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vs 2024

Forbes

#98

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#71

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vs 2024

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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.
•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.

Source: Wikipedia

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)

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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