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Information Summary
Ranks 754th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 6,485 |
| Total Enrollment | 6,716 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $60 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Winston Salem, NC
| Total Population | 39,805 (39,527 urban / 278 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,575 (2.29 people per house) |
| Families | 10,083 (2.9 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9,184 |
| Pop. — Asian | 657 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 220 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,658 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,608 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | STEM dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Wake Forest University?
Ranks 104th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $32,040 | $32,040 | $32,040 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $26,985 | $26,985 | $26,985 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $970 | $970 | $970 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $43,750 | $43,750 | $43,750 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $32,990 | $32,990 | $32,990 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $32,990 | $32,990 | $32,990 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $35,706 | $35,706 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Theology Degree — Tuition | $14,500 | $14,500 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $28,310 |
$28,310 |
$28,310 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,000 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,640 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 7,342 (3,456 male / 3,886 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 3,128 (1,520 male / 1,608 female) |
| Admission rate | 43% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,125 (544 male / 581 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,125 (544 male / 581 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Wake Forest University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Wake Forest University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 79th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 99% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 610 / 690 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 630 / 710 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1240 / 1400 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 3,044 |
| Meals per Week | 17 |
| Room Fee | $5,680 |
| Board Fee | $2,830 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,983 | 115 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,008 | 281 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $14,847 | 515 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,438 | 420 | |
| Any financial aid type | 798 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Wake Forest University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 128 | 108 | 236 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 223 | 282 | 505 |
Hispanic | 71 | 75 | 146 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 163 | 138 | 301 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 15 | 25 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,797 | 2,654 | 5,451 |
Race Unknown | 30 | 22 | 52 |
| Total | 3,422 | 3,294 | 6,716 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Wake Forest University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $80,023 ($85,937 male / $68,543 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 450 (297 male / 153 female) |
| Total Benefits | $8,646,028 |
Wake Forest University Summary
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) (formerly the Bowman Gray School of Medicine (BGSM)) was founded in 1902 on the old Wake Forest University campus in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The combined entity is now comprised of three main entities: Wake Forest University School of Medicine, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, which physically includes the Brenner Children’s Hospital and has off-site subsidiary hospitals, and Wake Forest University Physicians, which includes the attending staff at the hosptial.
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Wake Forest University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. For example, the university has a Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Wake Forest University is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Wake Forest University.
- Education:
- Elementary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Finance/Banking, Management Science
- History:
- History – General
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Classics, East Asian, French, German, ancient, Latin, Russian, Spanish
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General Performance, Music History/Literature
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Religion/Religious Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Bacteriology, Biology
- Popular majors:
- twenty-two percent social sciences, seventeen percent business per marketing, ten percent communications per journalism, eight percent psychology, seven percent biology, seven percent english, five percent history
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Econometrics, Economics, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $1,250 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of January.
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Wake Forest University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 39%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were two hundred and sixty-three total number of transfer students who applied and ninety-five total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero .
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of January. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score is due the 15th of January. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of January and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. The regular application is due the 15th of January.
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Wake Forest University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Club and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IA, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Club Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intramural and Men’s Club Wrestling
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Wake Forest University Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama, ROTC, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at sixty-two percent scholarships per grants and thirty-eight percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid forms are CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA, Noncustodial (divorced/separated) Parents Statement, State aid form and Other: Federal tax returns and W-2 wage statements for student and parent.
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Wake Forest University Students
Wake Forest University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and First Professional degrees. Furthermore, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. The school’s size is approximately four thousand, two hundred and thirty-one degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, one hundred and nineteen first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, four hundred and fourteen graduate enrollment. In addition, the student body consists of twenty-eight percent in-state students, seventy-two percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-one percent women, forty-nine percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, four percent asian per pacific islander, eight percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-two percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, one percent race per ethnicity unreported, sixty-five percent in top 10th of graduating class, ninety-four percent in top quarter of graduating class and ninety-eight percent in top half of graduating class. The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 39 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.
This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Clearly, the school is located 4 miles from downtown.Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as anthropology museum, archaeology laboratory, laser physics laboratory, center for nanotechnology and molecular materials, biomechanics laboratory, laser and electron microscopes.
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