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Wake Forest University was established on February 3, 1834 as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute. It became Wake Forest College in 1839 and gained university status in 1967. The main campus of the university encompasses more than 300 acres in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest University is divided into the following academic units:
Wake Forest University competes in the NCAA Division I. Its sports teams are known as the Demon Deacons and participate in basketball, football, soccer, golf and hockey.
The main campus of Wake Forest University is in Winston Salem, NC (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Wake Forest University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Wake Forest University students most commonly major in a field related to science and liberal arts.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, 42% of people who applied to Wake Forest University were accepted. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 610 to 700. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 630 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Wake Forest University are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 6,788 enrolled students.
Wake Forest University is generally not a school for part-time students. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
General Phone: (336) 758-5000
http://www.wfu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 507 | business management, business, accounting, finance, management science, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 401 | political science, economics, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, econometrics, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Law | 175 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Science | 151 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, pharmacology, call and molecular biology, epidemiology, microbiology and immunology, ... |
| Medicine | 107 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Therapy And Counseling | 86 | psychology |
| Media | 77 | communication studies |
| Education And Teaching | 67 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, social studies teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 59 | exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 58 | ministry, religion, philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 46 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 22 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music history and theory |
| Engineering | 3 | biomedical engineering, engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Wake Forest University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 967 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 509 | 28 |
| First-professional degree | 293 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 35 | 14 |
In 2007, Wake Forest University had a total enrollment of 6,788 students (6,694 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 62% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 22% |
| Virginia | 7% |
| Florida | 7% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Texas | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Wake Forest University offers campus housing for 3,066 of its 6,694 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Winston-Salem, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,177 | 3,041 | 42% | 1,124 | 37% |
| Men | 3,391 | 1,436 | 42% | 551 | 38% |
| Women | 3,786 | 1,605 | 42% | 573 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,330 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Room charge | $ 6,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Wake Forest University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297800)
Wake Forest University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 351 | 114 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 487 | 219 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 127 | 105 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 130 | $121,745 | 36 | $108,936 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 78 | $92,977 | 54 | $80,594 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 58 | $55,659 | 46 | $60,723 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $39,100 | 9 | $43,687 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $50,060 | 21 | $46,053 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $92,415 | 7 | $78,429 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 295 | $94,918 | 173 | $75,008 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 186 | 92 | 278 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 58 | 93 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Biology
Molecular Genetics
Neuroanatomy
Oncology and Cancer Biology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wake Forest University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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