Wake Forest University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Quick Facts
5,471
Total Enrollment
22%
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
$67,722
Median Earnings (6yr)
$64,758
In-State Tuition
$28,746
Avg Net Price
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1469
Avg SAT Score
About Wake Forest University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1834 Wake Forest Road |
| City | Winston-Salem, NC |
| ZIP Code | 27106 |
| County | Forsyth County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Susan R. Wente (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,471 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 55% |
| Male | 45% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 64.3% |
| Black | 6.6% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 5.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 1.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 0.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 1.1% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 690 | 720 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$64,758
In-State Tuition
$64,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$82,818
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,746
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 9% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 15% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 9% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 88% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $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 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$67,722
6 Years After
$80,513
8 Years After
$78,158
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $42,132 | 75th percentile: $96,787
Earnings by Family Income Background
$56,339
Low Income
$60,137
Middle Income
$74,732
High Income
Student Outcomes
95%
Full-Time Retention
91%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$12,368
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$32,774
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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