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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private Nonprofit · 5,485 students

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$78k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
22%Acceptance Rate
89%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)89.1%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)84.2%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate92.6%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students12.0%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1475
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing22.4%
Social Sciences21.2%
Biological Sciences9.4%
Communications9.3%
Psychology9.2%
Computer Science3.0%
History2.8%
Engineering2.7%
Mathematics2.5%
Education0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$36k
Instructional Spend per Student
$2.0B
Total Endowment

Wake Forest University — Academics

Wake Forest University has a graduation rate of 89.1%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 92.6%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1475. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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