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Wake Forest University
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Annual Tuition
$64,758
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
21.6%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
90.3%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$78,158
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Wake Forest University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. With a competitive tuition profile of $64,758, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 90.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
21.6%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$259,032
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
5.4 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$48,158
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$222,548
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$704,128
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Wake Forest University is $21,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$64,758
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
94.7%
Success
90.3%
In-State Cost
$64,758
Age 25+ Students
0.2%
Carnegie Class
R2: Doctoral — High Research
Working at 6yr
491 students
Living In Winston-Salem
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$897
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$936
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,110
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.