Wake Forest University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #313 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #136 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #117 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #1 of 6 | In Winston-Salem |
| #6 of 1,011 | For Cosmetology |
| Top100 | For 19 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 21%
- Undergraduates
- 5,447
- Graduates
- 3,516
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wfu.edu
Wake Forest University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 21% and is among the top 5% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 21% | 21% | 22% |
| Applicants | 16,857 | 7,697 | 9,160 |
| Admissions | 3,602 | 1,607 | 1,995 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,370 | 621 | 749 |
537 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
872 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5676 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 843 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 777 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 696 (8%) |
| Asian | 459 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 390 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 111 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wake Forest University is $26,197 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,795 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $7,203 |
| $48-75K | $10,344 |
| $75-110K | $18,728 |
| $110K+ | $57,539 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,012 | $38,650 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,012 | $38,650 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,012 | $38,650 |
| Fee in-district | $1,116 | $678 |
| Fee in-state | $1,116 | $678 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,116 | $678 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,132 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,782 |
| Room charge | $10,448 |
| Meal charge | $8,334 |
Wake Forest University majors
Wake Forest University has granted 1,296 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 1,038 master's across 32 programs, and 387 doctorate degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wake Forest University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 18 | 199 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 214 | ||
| Law | 204 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 154 | ||
| Finance, General | 147 | ||
| Medicine | 137 | ||
| Communication, General | 111 | 14 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 114 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 110 | ||
| Psychology, General | 96 | 14 | |
| Economics, General | 99 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | 2 | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | 90 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 | 8 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 60 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 55 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 47 | 3 | |
| Engineering, General | 45 | ||
| History, General | 42 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 35 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 27 | 4 | 3 |
| Computer Science | 29 | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 33 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 20 | 11 | |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 21 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 | ||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 23 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 | 3 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 20 | ||
| Neuroscience | 11 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 17 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 15 | ||
| Documentary Production | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | 3 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 13 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | ||
| Research and Development Management | 10 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 9 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 8 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 7 | ||
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Molecular Medicine | 5 | ||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | 5 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | ||
| Physiology, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Biophysics | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,296 | 1,038 | 387 |
Wake Forest University has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 87% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wake Forest University is a world-class research university with 65,216 scientific papers published and 2,231,630 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pathology, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 677 | 5419 |
| 1992 | 641 | 6000 |
| 1993 | 695 | 6607 |
| 1994 | 857 | 7251 |
| 1995 | 840 | 8832 |
| 1996 | 974 | 10681 |
| 1997 | 975 | 12508 |
| 1998 | 989 | 14848 |
| 1999 | 979 | 16848 |
| 2000 | 1097 | 20106 |
| 2001 | 1127 | 22749 |
| 2002 | 1214 | 26058 |
| 2003 | 1222 | 29862 |
| 2004 | 1502 | 34827 |
| 2005 | 1497 | 40628 |
| 2006 | 1632 | 46992 |
| 2007 | 1747 | 53470 |
| 2008 | 1790 | 59271 |
| 2009 | 1834 | 66932 |
| 2010 | 1940 | 73595 |
| 2011 | 2089 | 82056 |
| 2012 | 2237 | 91408 |
| 2013 | 2318 | 96865 |
| 2014 | 2405 | 104667 |
| 2015 | 2390 | 110281 |
| 2016 | 2516 | 111849 |
| 2017 | 2531 | 115601 |
| 2018 | 2619 | 120016 |
| 2019 | 2761 | 129324 |
| 2020 | 3195 | 150465 |
| 2021 | 3095 | 160897 |
| 2022 | 3208 | 159790 |
| 2023 | 3433 | 156319 |
Wake Forest University alumni
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Chris Paul
- Occupations
- international forum participantbasketball player
- Biography
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Christopher Emmanuel Paul, nicknamed "CP3" and "the Point God", is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Widely regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, Paul has won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, an NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, two Olympic gold medals, and led the NBA in assists five times and steals a record six times. He has also been selected to twelve NBA All-Star teams, eleven All-NBA teams, and nine NBA All-Defensive teams. In 2021, he was selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He also served as the president of the National Basketball Players Association from 2013 to 2021. Among the highest-paid athletes in the world, he holds endorsement deals with companies such as Jordan Brand and State Farm.
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Tim Duncan
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 48)
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Timothy Theodore Duncan is an American former professional basketball player. He spent his entire 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Fundamental", he is widely regarded as the greatest power forward of all time and one of the greatest players in NBA history, and was a central contributor to the franchise's success during the 2000s and 2010s. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020 and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021.
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Muggsy Bogues
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
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Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Bogues is an American former basketball player. The shortest player ever to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the NBA. Although best known for his ten seasons with the Charlotte Hornets, he also played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, and Toronto Raptors.
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Arnold Palmer
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotarchitectgolfer
- Biography
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Arnold Daniel Palmer was an American professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most charismatic players in the sport's history. Dating back to 1955, he won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and the circuit now known as PGA Tour Champions. Nicknamed "The King", Palmer was one of golf's most popular stars and seen as a trailblazer, the first superstar of the sport's television age, which began in the 1950s.
General info
| Alternative names | WFU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1834 |
| Motto | Для человечества |
| Colors | old gold, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 7,755 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27106 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 250,000 |
| Phone | 3367585000 |