Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Questions and Answers about Wake Forest University
Nicole L.
6 months ago
How many students typically live in a dorm room, and can a freshman have a room for themselves?
Nicole L.
6 months ago
Does Wake Forest University have a specific religious tie?
Nicole L.
6 months ago
Will incoming Wake Forest University students have a parking pass?
Taylor B.
8 months ago
Do the students at Wake Forest have good relationships with their teachers?
Aiden T.
8 months ago
Does Wake Forest University have a public database of previously transferred courses that have been accepted?
Wake Forest University
There is no public database. Students wishing to receive transfer credit must report and request approval with the Office of the University Registrar. For more info, please visit https://bulletin.wfu.edu/procedures/transfer-credit/
Aiden T.
8 months ago
What locations does Wake Forest University frequent in your study abroad program?
Wake Forest University
https://bulletin.wfu.edu/global-programs/wake-programs/
Majors offered at Wake Forest University
Biggest majors
Political Science and Government
Economics
Communication, General
Academics at Wake Forest University
Student Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (29% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Demographics for Wake Forest University Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University Students | 10% | 18% | 62% | 16% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 11% | 21% | 39% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
Wake Forest University Students
25%
74%
Male
Female
< 2% Gender nonconforming
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Schools similar to Wake Forest University
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
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Duke University
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Johns Hopkins University
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University of Pennsylvania
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Vanderbilt University
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Clemson University
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Common careers for Wake Forest University students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Physician Assistant (PA)97k
Product Manager, Software90k
Software Engineer82k
Management Consultant79k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)78k
Marketing Manager71k
Data Analyst64k
61.5kAvg. Early Career Pay
124.4kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
43%in High-Meaning careers
13%in STEM careers
Net price of attending Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $40,124
- Average pell grant $4,625
Loans per year
- Average total loans $13,271
- Average federal loans $6,784
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