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
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
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
Programs (89)
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
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Source: Wikipedia