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Wake Forest University student guide: campus events and game days, $28,719 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Winston-Salem.

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Fast facts about Wake Forest University

Founded
1834
Teams
Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Mascot
Demon Deacon
Division
NCAA Division I

More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.

Landmarks at Wake Forest University

Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.

Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball ParkStadium

Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park

American baseball stadium

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Arena

Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Indoor arena at Wake Forest University

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Stadium

Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium

Football stadium at Wake Forest University

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What's on at Wake Forest University

Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.

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By the numbers

Wake Forest University at a glance

Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Undergraduates5,485
Admitted22%
Average net price$28,719per year, after aid
Total cost$87,499per year, before aid
Graduation rate89%
Return for year two93%
Median earnings$78,15810 years after starting
Median debt$21,500at graduation
Students per teacher10 to 1
Average SAT1475

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Most popular majors

  1. Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree · 156 reported graduates$73,169median pay a year after
  2. Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree · 124 reported graduates$43,075median pay a year after
  3. Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 120 reported graduates$65,533median pay a year after
  4. Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 119 reported graduates$26,694median pay a year after
  5. Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree · 119 reported graduates$49,727median pay a year after

Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.

Source: College Scorecard, data released Invalid Date. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.

Coffee and study spots

Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.

Open late

Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.

Places to eat

Independent restaurants near campus.

MZ1.5 mi from campus

Mama Zoe's

Southern american restaurant

Gyms, salons and studios

Gyms, studios and salons nearby.

Shops

Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.

M0.6 mi from campus

McCalls

Childrens clothing store
SC0.7 mi from campus

Sfeer+co

Furniture store

Arts and culture

Galleries, venues and museums.

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Questions students ask about Wake Forest University

How much does Wake Forest University cost?

The average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,719 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $87,499 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What is the graduation rate at Wake Forest University?

89% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 93% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.

What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?

22% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1475. Source: College Scorecard.

What are the most popular majors at Wake Forest University?

Finance and Financial Management Services (bachelor's degree), Communication and Media Studies (bachelor's degree), Business/Commerce, General (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.

How much do Wake Forest University students earn after college?

Median earnings ten years after starting are $78,158. Source: College Scorecard.

When was Wake Forest University founded?

Wake Forest University was founded in 1834. Source: Wikidata.

What is there to see at Wake Forest University?

Landmarks at Wake Forest University include Reynolda Gardens (garden), Gene Hooks Field at Wake Forest Baseball Park (stadium), Reynolds Gymnasium (arena), Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (arena), Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium (stadium).

Where is Wake Forest University?

1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, NC, in Winston-Salem.

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