A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wake Forest are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at Wake Forest University with a gender ratio of 24% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wake Forest has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,480
|
| Women |
2,170
|
Wake Forest serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 85% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
15%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
10% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199847 IPEDS survey data for Wake Forest University.
Last updated February 24, 2025