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WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY (WFU)

  • 1834 Wake Forest Road
  • Winston Salem, NC 27106
  • OPEID College Code: 00297800
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  • General Phone: (336) 758-5000
  • President: Dr. Nathan O. Hatch
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 7,079
  • College Alias: WFU
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Wake Forest University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Wake Forest University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,8615,69210,553
Number Granted Admission (%)1,894 (39%)2,065 (36%)3,959 (38%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)570 (30%)631 (31%)1,201 (30%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving51%11%29%53%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,013$7,603$2,385$21,848
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.4%0.5%0.1%
Number in Default452
Number in Repayment8878411,807
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,622$36,975$34,330
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,622$36,975$34,330
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,622$36,975$34,330
Books and Supplies$900$850$850
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,410$9,945$9,500
Other Expenses$2,150$2,050$2,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$52,082$49,820$46,680
In-State$52,082$49,820$46,680
Out of State$52,082$49,820$46,680
Off Campus
In-District$39,522$37,825$35,180
In-State$39,522$37,825$35,180
Out of State$39,522$37,825$35,180
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,522$37,825$35,180
In-State$39,522$37,825$35,180
Out of State$39,522$37,825$35,180
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--8
Biology6764
Cell and Molecular Biology--1
Epidemiology-3-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other--6
Molecular Biology--8
Molecular Genetics-24
Neuroanatomy-13
Oncology and Cancer Biology--3
Pharmacology--5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting2568-
Business Administration-253-
Commerce99--
Finance76--
Management Science13--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication709-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer96-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-14-
Elementary Education19--
Secondary Education-31-
Social Studies Teacher Education4--
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering-26
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature476-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Greek Language and Literature1--
Chinese Language and Literature1--
French Language and Literature5--
German Language and Literature3--
Japanese Language and Literature---
Russian Language and Literature---
Spanish Language and Literature27--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Medicine--106
Physician Assistant-47-
 
History
History71--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Neuroscience--5
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law--152
Programs for Foreign Lawyers-13-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-8-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics138-
Statistics1--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy23--
Religious Studies86-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry2954
Physics12-3
 
Psychology
Psychology699-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science647-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology26--
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics17--
Economics111--
Political Science81--
Sociology34--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Divinity and Ministry--25
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History14--
Drama6--
Fine Studio Arts13--
Music Performance3--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,079
    • Undergraduate: 4,569 Graduate: 2,510
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,607 Female: 3,472
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,237 Female: 2,332
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,370 Female: 1,140
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,909 Part-Time: 170
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,514 Part-Time: 55
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,395 Part-Time: 115
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2594%
American Indian330.5%
Black5898%
Asian3906%
Hispanic2273%
White5,44977%
Unknown1322%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18350.5%
Ages 18-192,16031%
Ages 20-212,08930%
Ages 22-241,28118%
Ages 25-2999714%
Ages 30-342604%
Ages 35-391232%
Ages 40-49861%
Ages 50-65450.6%
Age Over 6530.04%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees6,1985,855343
Faculty Status1,6261,491135
Tenured Faculty472472-
Graduate Assistants382-382
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,6261,491135
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial459459-
Other Professionals1,6991,62277
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,4142,283131
Clerical And Secretarial1,4111,36645
Skilled Crafts7979-
Service and/or Maintenance46141447
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,924 (476)$103,912 (289)$83,578 (187)
Professor$130,975 (169)$135,901 (121)$118,556 (48)
Associate Professor$94,784 (120)$97,991 (77)$89,040 (43)
Assistant Professor$78,282 (78)$76,832 (38)$79,659 (40)
Instructor$33,075 (1)$33,075 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$51,356 (54)$57,876 (19)$47,817 (35)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$95,924 (476)$103,912 (289)$83,578 (187)
Professor$130,975 (169)$135,901 (121)$118,556 (48)
Associate Professor$94,784 (120)$97,991 (77)$89,040 (43)
Assistant Professor$78,282 (78)$76,832 (38)$79,659 (40)
Instructor$33,075 (1)$33,075 (1)- (-)
Lecturer$51,356 (54)$57,876 (19)$47,817 (35)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$10,828,671$6,622,008$4,206,663
Ratio (%)100%61%39%
 
Participants
All Athletes410265145
Unduplicated Athletes407263144
Baseball3434-
Basketball441826
All Track Combined864640
Field Hockey20-20
Football113113-
Golf19109
Soccer573126
Tennis21138
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$529,885$97,250
Assistant Coaches-$121,431$37,787
 
Coaches
All Coaches623626
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students90%
 
By Gender
Male89%
Female92%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien91%
American Indian100%
Black78%
Asian94%
Hispanic88%
White91%
Unknown88%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less85%
5 Years90%
6 Years90%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Liquor Related1-
On Campus
Weapons Related-4
Drug Related16
Liquor Related35
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape54
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary3941
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape54
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault3-
Burglary7986
Vehicle Theft4-
Arson-1
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