School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 7305 Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7305 (336) 758-5201 Fax: (336) 758-4324 [email protected] Contact: Martha Allman Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (336) 758-5000 www.wfu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,476 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,201 Degree-seeking undergrads: 4,466 Graduate enrollment: 1,344 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 38% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $34,330 | $36,975 | $38,622 | $39,970 | +3.49% |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $900 | $930 | +3.33% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $9,500 | $9,945 | $10,410 | $11,010 | +5.76% |
| Other | $2,000 | $2,050 | $2,150 | $2,225 | +3.49% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $46,680 | $49,820 | $52,082 | $54,135 | +3.94% |
| In-state Off Campus | $35,180 | $37,825 | $39,522 | $40,900 | +3.49% |
| In-state with Family | $35,180 | $37,825 | $39,522 | $40,900 | +3.49% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $31,270 |
| In-state Student Fees | $316 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $31,270 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $316 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 947 | 79% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 743 | 62% | $15,664,417 | $21,083 |
| • Federal grants | 137 | 11% | $1,041,558 | $7,603 |
| • Pell grants | 113 | 9% | $408,799 | $3,618 |
| • Other federal grants | 123 | 10% | $632,759 | $5,144 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 351 | 29% | $836,988 | $2,385 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 631 | 53% | $13,785,871 | $21,848 |
| Student loan aid | 611 | 51% | $3,673,641 | $6,013 |
| • Federal student loans | 609 | 51% | $3,130,610 | $5,141 |
| • Other student loans | 134 | 11% | $543,031 | $4,052 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 1083 | 641 | 321 | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 81 | 24 | 36 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | – | 2 | 5 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 81 | 7 | 6 | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Epidemiology | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other | – | 1 | 7 | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | – | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| Molecular Genetics | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Neuroanatomy | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | – | 5 | – | – |
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | – | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Pharmacology | – | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 188 | 405 | – | – | – |
| Accounting | 21 | 74 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | 331 | – | – | – |
| Business/Commerce | 88 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 67 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 17 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Education | 15 | 63 | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | 45 | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 81 | 11 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 81 | 11 | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 109 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Latin Language and Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 48 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | 53 | 116 | – | – |
| Medicine | – | – | 116 | – | – |
| Physician Assistant | – | 53 | – | – | – |
| History | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| History | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | 8 | 161 | – | – |
| Law | – | – | 161 | – | – |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 11 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 11 | 8 | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 53 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 53 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 41 | 3 | 7 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 30 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Physics | 11 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Psychology | 65 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 65 | 6 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 294 | – | – | – | – |
| Anthropology | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Economics | 131 | – | – | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 92 | – | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Theology and Religious Vocations | – | 32 | – | – | – |
| Divinity/Ministry | – | 32 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 49 | – | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bacteriology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wake Forest University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (336) 758-5000 |
| Website: | www.wfu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | admissions.wfu.edu/ |
| Address: | 1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 8,495 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 88% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 7,916 (93% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $55,440 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $55,440 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 45% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $46,779 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wake Forest University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wake Forest University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 4 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | 3 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 5 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 5 | 43 | 34 | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wake Forest University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $55,440 |
| Out-of-state | $55,440 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $39,200 |
| Out-of-state | $39,200 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 635 | 45% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 514 | 36% | $46,779 |
| Student loan aid | 272 | 19% | $8,654 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,484 | 48% | $37,534 |
| Federal student loans | 1,112 | 21% | $6,135 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wake Forest University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wake Forest University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 12,559 | 5,517 | 7,042 | Percent admitted | 100% | 31% | 29% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 11% | 10% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wake Forest University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 8,495 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,287 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,208 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wake Forest University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
- Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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