$24,401/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is very selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $24,401 a year against a $91,202 list price, a 73% gap. 89% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Wake Forest University is a urban private four-year institution located in Winston-Salem, NC. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 9,322 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
22%
SAT range
1410 - 1520
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
10:1
Avg class size (est.)
~25 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$91,202
Avg net price after aid
$24,401
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
41%
Avg grant aid
$50,961
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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