Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC • private • CSS Profile • DI | ACC | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,610 • Total: 9,843
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC
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Website
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,536 (45.2%) • Female: 3,074 (54.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 292 5.2%
Black/African American 372 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 531 9.5%
White 3,554 63.4%
Two or More Races 310 5.5%
International 424 7.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
21.6%
3,768 admitted from 17,479 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 690-740
Math: 700-770
Total: 1390-1510
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
32-34
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$85
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
ED I: 11/15/2025
ED II: 01/01/2026
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
90.8%
4-Year Graduation Rate
86.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
95.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
2.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$84,776
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $63,608
Room & Board
$17,848
Books & Supplies
$3,320
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $11,554
$30,001-48,000 $6,043
$48,001-75,000 $12,769
$75,001-110,000 $19,759
$110,001+ $54,447
Students Receiving Pell Grants
42%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$27,790

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
ACC
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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