Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University

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Cost & scholarships

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In-state
$74,424
Out-of-state
$74,424

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Location

1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Southeast

Admissions

Admissions website:
admissions.wfu.edu

Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
29%
Women
26%
Men
32%
Total number of applicants
12,937
Women: 56%
Men: 44%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
37%

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Required

Campus culture

Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No

Contact information

(336) 758-5000
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
wfu.edu

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
1,420
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
50%
Enrolled men:
50%
6-year graduation rate
89%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
96%

Student diversity

Low diversity
International students
10%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 4%
Black: 8%
Hispanic: 8%
Native American: 0%
Other: 4%
White: 76%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
10:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling

Majors and Careers

Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes

Housing

Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Atlantic Coast Conference