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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$67,722

Acceptance Rate

22%

Graduation Rate

90%

Annual Tuition

$64,758

At a Glance

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Total Students

5,471

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Retention Rate

95%

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Faculty Ratio

9

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Financial Aid

15%

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Median Debt

$21,500

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Wake Forest University is a private, non-profit institution with 5,471 students. The university has a selective admissions process, accepting 21.6% of applicants. The university retains 94.7% of its students and boasts a graduation rate of 90.3%. The annual tuition cost for in-state students is $64,758.

Graduates of Wake Forest University experience strong earnings potential. One year after graduation, the median salary is $52,635. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $67,722, and after ten years, the median salary is $78,158. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 14.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$53k

1 YEAR

$68k

5 YEARS

$78k

10 YEARS

Top 8% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Wake Forest University alumni earn a median salary of $52,635. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $67,722, and after ten years, the median salary is $78,158. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.

Wake Forest University has a high retention rate of 94.7% and a graduation rate of 90.3%. The university has a low acceptance rate of 21.6% and a student body of 5,471. The in-state tuition is $64,758, and 14.6% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 22%.