Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Winston-Salem, NC. It enrolls about 9,121 students and admits roughly 22% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC 27106 |
| County | Forsyth County |
| Enrollment | 9,121 |
| Acceptance rate | 22% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,479 / 3,768 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $64,758 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $64,758 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 91% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 95% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 690–740 |
| ACT middle 50% | 32–34 |
| Website | www.wfu.edu/ |
| Phone | 3367585000 |
Admissions
About 17,479 students applied and 3,768 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,385 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $64,758 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,347 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 91% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, NC, Forsyth County. Its coordinates are 36.1336, -80.2774.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?
About 22% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,479 applicants.
How much does Wake Forest University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $64,758 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Wake Forest University?
About 9,121 students are enrolled.