Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. It has a 21.6% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1520 and median ACT of 34. The average net price is $28,719. Wake Forest University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

21.6%

17,479 applicants

SAT Median

1520

Combined score

ACT Median

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,719

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

0.9%

Retention Rate

92.6%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,485

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Wake Forest University:

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$6,525
$30,001 – $48,000$6,331
$48,001 – $75,000$7,647
$75,001 – $110,000$12,771
$110,000+$58,081

Top Majors at Wake Forest University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing299
Social Sciences283
Biological & Biomedical Sciences126
Communication & Journalism124
Psychology123
Parks, Recreation & Fitness97
Computer & Information Sciences40
History38
Engineering36
Physical Sciences36

Financial Aid at Wake Forest University

About Wake Forest University

Official website: https://www.wfu.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.wfu.edu/

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