Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

One of the nation’s most respected private schools, Wake Forest University is a collegiate university recognized for its outstanding academic reputation and challenging liberal arts curriculum.

Get to know Wake Forest University

5,441

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

Enrolled female students

54%

Enrolled male students

46%

Gender Ratio

Full-time students

99%

Part-time students

Full-time to Part-time Ratio

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Retention rate

Full-time faculty

85%

Adjuncts

15%

Faculty Ratio

11:1

Student/teacher ratio

$56,722

Full-time tuition cost

6-year graduation rate

Acceptance rate

Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Engaged Students

A Wake Forest education is concerned with the development of the entire individual. Students need to push themselves—find out what is comfortable and what is not. They need to be willing to fail and be ready to succeed. Students must grab their educational experience and run with it, testing the boundaries of their own potential and learning about the talents they possess.

ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND INTELLECTUAL SERVICE
Wake Forest provides its students with a valuable educational experience—one that promotes service to others. Students are reminded that while their college experience is about discovering themselves, it is also about understanding one’s duty to the global community. Students should ask themselves, ‘How can I apply what I have learned to society, and how can that application bring about positive change?’

A GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
There are over 400 study abroad programs available, the locations of which span over 70 countries. There is also the option for students to live in one the Wake Forest international homes. Students who choose to study through an international house enjoy the benefit of learning from Wake Forest faculty.

A DIVERSE COMMUNITY
A Wake Forest education is about diversity—an amalgam of ideas, talents, ethnicity, socio-economic backgrounds, geographical differences, and all aspects of the human condition that differ from one individual to the next. That mixture makes for an ideal learning experience, where students can expand their wealth of knowledge to reach beyond what is easy and comfortable.

SMALL AND BIG
Professors and students work in close collaboration with one another, creating an individualized learning experience. Wake Forest combines this intimacy of a small school education with research opportunities that are more often found at larger institutions.

FIRST-YEAR SEMINARS
Every first-year student must be enrolled and pass a First Year Seminar. The courses are taught by many different professors, whose disciplines span all departments. There are typically 15-20 students in each course, and this small classroom setting is meant to encourage active involvement from students. Students are taught to participate beyond simple comprehension and regurgitation of text. They must actively engage in critical thinking and higher level conceptualization.

THRIVE
Balancing the many aspects of college life can be incredibly hard. Aside from academic stress, students can struggle with unhealthy eating habits and new social demands. Wake Forest has established a program to combat those difficulties. Thrive is available to all students and consists of eight components. Each component is concerned with the overall well-being of the individual. Areas of focus span from emotional to financial well-being.

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 9%
Hispanic/Latinx: 8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 6%
White, non-Hispanic: 69%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 0%

Great Teaching

At the core of higher education is the interaction between professors and students. Wake Forest professors are mentors and advisors. They transform students and teach them to make higher-level, intellectual connections that transcend the classroom. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, students receive a more individualized education.

11 DAYS OF TEACHER APPRECIATION
The average Wake Forest faculty member has been with the University for 12 years. They are highly integrated into the institution’s framework of learning and success. To show thanks, Wake Forest celebrates 11 Days of Teacher Appreciation. The celebration gives students the chance to share their gratitude toward their professors. In many instances, students thank faculty members for their unfailing interest in both their academic and personal success. Students describe their educational experience in terms of their interactions with professors. When faculty adopt roles as mentors and advisors, they are enhancing the individual experience of each student.

Vibrant Communities

There are over 150 chartered student organizations that extend from religious to political interests. Students also have the chance to get involved in Greek Life.

ATHLETICS
There are plenty of occasions for students to enjoy the athletic community at Wake Forest. The University competes in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. With that comes a lasting tradition loved by Wake Forest students. “Rolling the Quad” is the celebration of an athletic victory. Students like to demonstrate their excitement by covering the campus in toilet paper.

CAMPUS RECREATION
Students have access to top-notch facilities where they can exercise and meet other students. All students are welcome, no matter their athletic ability. Campus recreation is a great way for students to enjoy general fitness, intramural sports, and competitive sports.

THE OFFICE OF SERVICE & SOCIAL ACTION
The Office of Service & Social Action provides students with the opportunity to give back to the community through various programs and organizations. Wake Forest has over 100 community partners, expanding student outreach and engagement far beyond the campus. There are also several leadership positions for students who are seeking increased responsibility.

Successful Outcomes

THE OFFICE OF PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
At the end of the day, it is the responsibility of every student to take ownership of their academic journey, and ultimately their career. The Office of Personal and Career Development is a resource available to all students. It serves the needs of the students, regarding academic growth and career development.

“RETHINKING SUCCESS”
“Rethinking Success” is an initiative that challenges all higher education faculty and staff to assess their positions as teachers and mentors. The focus of the movement is to be in a constant state of learning and reinventing, so as to better prepare students to meet the demands of a global society.

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $56,722
Fees: $1,038
Room: $9,848
Board: $7,486

Contact Wake Forest University

Contact Admissions

www.admissions.wfu.edu
(336) 758-5201
admissions@wfu.edu

Campus Location

1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 758-5000