ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is a private university in NC, founded in 1834 and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 5,441, and the graduate enrollment is 3,348. Wake Forest University is a highly selective school, receiving 11,959 applications and accepting 32.0% of applicants. Wake Forest University's athletics teams compete in the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, Wake Forest University employs 625 full-time instructional staff (93% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has an 11:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Avg. GPA
3.95
Est. average tuition
$62,128

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
5,441
Full-Time Faculty
625
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
11 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
640
SAT Math
650
ACT Composite
30
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Considered
  • character/personal qualities Very Important

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Baseball | Basketball | Football | Golf | Soccer | Tennis | Track And Field | Cross-Country Running

Women's Sports

Basketball | Field Hockey | Golf | Soccer | Tennis | Track And Field | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running