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Wake Forest University Teaching Programs

Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Wake Forest University?

Contact details for Wake Forest University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone:	3367585000
Website:	www.wfu.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.wfu.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.wfu.edu/

How Do I Get Into Wake Forest University?

You can apply to Wake Forest University online at: admissions.wfu.edu/

Wake Forest University is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Wake Forest University

This is what Wake Forest University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Wake Forest University?

Wake Forest University maintains an acceptance rate of 22%, making it very selective and competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 36% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

22% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 26% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Wake Forest University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 750. Math scores were between 710 and 770.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1410 to 1520. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Wake Forest University ranged between 32 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Wake Forest University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,224	1,919	23%
Women	10,498	2,137	20%

Can I Afford Wake Forest University?

The average net price after aid at Wake Forest University is $28,746. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$66,470
In-State Fees	$1,172
Out-of-State Tuition	$66,470
Out-of-State Fees	$1,172
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$67,642
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$67,642

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at Wake Forest University receive some form of financial aid (1,386 students).

About 41% of students at Wake Forest University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $50,961 per student.

10% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,992.

Student Loan Debt

14% of Wake Forest University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,083 per year.

Wake Forest University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,117 students enrolled at Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,471 undergraduate students at Wake Forest University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wake Forest University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	289
Black or African American	350
Hispanic	530
White	3,561
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	251
Non-Resident	317

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Wake Forest University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	181
New York	168
New Jersey	124
Massachusetts	106
Florida	91

Additionally, approximately 5.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Wake Forest University Graduate Student Diversity

3,650 of Wake Forest University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Wake Forest University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Wake Forest University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	255
Black or African American	448
Hispanic	324
White	2,025
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	105
Non-Resident	240

Online Learning at Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

144 undergraduate students at Wake Forest University took at least one online class — of those, 1 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 371 students took at least one online class and 1,232 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Wake Forest University

The following teaching programs are offered at Wake Forest University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	111	—	111
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	6	15	—	21
Education, General	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Wake Forest University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.