Wake Forest University

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Winston-Salem, NC
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#3 Best Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

9,322

Location Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Website wfu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Best Colleges Rank

#49

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Wake Forest University, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, occupies a suburban campus characterized by Georgian-style architecture and wooded grounds. Founded in 1834 and relocated to its current location in 1956, the university maintains its historical connection to the Baptist church while operating as an independent institution. The university combines a core liberal arts curriculum with graduate programs in law, medicine, and business, and maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions standards. Wake Forest is particularly recognized for its pre-medical program, business school, and communication department, while requiring all undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years. As a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Wake Forest competes in Division I athletics, with its Demon Deacons teams particularly known for achievements in basketball and field hockey.

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Ratings

Wake Forest is rated within the top 11% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Wake Forest University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#49
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#48
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#3
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#34
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#3

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1410/1520
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 32/34

Acceptance Rate

21.7%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 36.1%
Application Fee $85

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$67,642

Costs for Wake Forest University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$67,642
Books and Supplies		$1,680
Other Fees		$1,172
Room and Board		$18,494
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,386
Total One Year Cost		$92,374

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$77,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

88% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wake Forest University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 21% of students major in Business, 20% in Social Sciences, and 8% in Communication.