Quick Summary
Private research university in Winston-Salem, United States — Wake Forest University, est. 1834. Ranked #511 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 9119 students including 9% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Law, it maintains an acceptance rate of 21%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Wake Forest offers the personal attention of a small liberal arts college with the resources and prestige of a major research university.
Subject Strengths
Business & ManagementAccounting & FinanceLawMedicineCommunications
Founded1834
TypePrivate Research University
Total Students9119
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio11
CampusSuburban
Campus Size340 acres
Affiliated HospitalsAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#511
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#301-350
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional
Programs
Biology,Chemistry,Computer Science,Physics,Neuroscience,Biomedical Engineering
PhD Programs
Master of Arts in Counseling,Master of Business Administration,Master of Science in Business Analytics
Online Programs
Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials,Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability,Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate21%
IELTS7
TOEFL100
Min GPA3.5
GREOptional/Program Dependent
GMATOptional/Program Dependent
SATOptional
ACTOptional
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 1
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Engage in the optional interview, showcase commitment to community service, and highlight unique personal experiences in the supplemental essays.
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Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$67,642/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$19,500/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$42,000/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$85
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$87,142/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableGuy T. Carswell Scholarship,Joseph G. Gordon Scholarship,Nancy Susan Reynolds Scholarship,Stamp Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$48,000
Financial AidMeets 100% of demonstrated financial need
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Graduate,Doctoral,Professional programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Economics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Psychology | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Political Science | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$76,000
Average Salary After Graduation
98%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
Goldman SachsDeloitteWells FargoAtrium HealthGoogle
Notable Alumni
Maya Angelou,Chris Paul,Tim Duncan,Arnold Palmer,Richard Burr
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
LJVM Coliseum,Truist Field,David F. Couch Ballpark,Reynolds Gymnasium
Student Clubs
Student Government Association,Wake Forest Debate,Outdoor Pursuits,Greek Life
Library Resources
Z. Smith Reynolds Library,Professional Center Library,Coy C. Carpenter Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available