Wake Forest University
Founded 1834
President Susan Wente (President)
Fees USD 61,696
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Wake Forest University is a private research university founded in 1834 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Consistently ranked among the top 30 national universities, Wake Forest enrolls 9,000 students and is distinguished by its Pro Humanitate mission, combining the personal attention of a liberal arts college with the research strength of a major university.
Schools
- School of Business — Top-30 MBA; exceptional finance and consulting placement
- School of Law — Top-40 US law school; strong litigation and business law
- School of Medicine — Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist partnership
- College of Arts and Sciences — Small class sizes; strong pre-med and pre-law
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~24% | Tuition: ~$61,696
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 1

