Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, NC, serving approximately 5,471 students. It has an acceptance rate of 22%.
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Tuition
$64,758
Acceptance
21.56%
Students
9,121
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$64,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,758
Avg On-Campus Living
$17,848
Avg Off-Campus Living
$17,848
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
91%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
21.56%
SAT range
1390 - 1510
ACT range
32 - 34
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,121
Undergrads
5,471
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
86
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
32
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.73
Property Rate / 1,000
2.74
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Winston-Salem
Violent Rate / 100k
523
Property Rate / 100k
3,353
Location
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Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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