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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 22% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Winston-Salem, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 22%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
22% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading700 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math710 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 34
1typical 50% range36
22%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences24% of degrees
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $221,028
Earnings 5yr: $196,293
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $146,608
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,996
Earnings 5yr: $140,033
Debt: $19,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,677
Earnings 5yr: $124,637
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,297
Earnings 5yr: $124,321
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,072
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,030
Earnings 5yr: $151,765
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,167
Earnings 5yr: $107,296
Debt: $18,899
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,679
Earnings 5yr: $111,352
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,493
Earnings 5yr: $140,759
Debt: $20,674
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,646
Earnings 5yr: $107,956
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,929
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,209
Earnings 5yr: $109,506
Debt: $20,927
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,668
Earnings 5yr: $89,748
Debt: $23,133
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,599
Earnings 5yr: $71,728
Debt: $23,250
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,984
Earnings 5yr: $72,756
Debt: $22,250
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,847
Earnings 5yr: $66,625
Debt: $19,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,476
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,814
Earnings 5yr: $72,847
Debt: $21,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,292
Earnings 5yr: $66,200
Debt: $22,612
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,719
In-State Tuition$67,642
Out-of-State Tuition$67,642
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
10%
Pell Grants
14%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$67,722
+15% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$78,158
Completion Signals
89%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
93%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
12%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$129,394
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