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The main campus of Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (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 2005, 47% of people who applied to Wake Forest University were accepted. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 610 to 700. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 630 or more. Students attending Wake Forest University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Wake Forest University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, Wake Forest University had 6,716 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Wake Forest University makes available a lot of student housing. 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) 758-5255
Admissions Phone: (336) 758-5201
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 758-5154
http://www.wfu.edu
Wake Forest University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 488 | business management, business, accounting, finance, MIS, management science |
| Liberal Arts | 397 | political science, English, economics, history, Spanish language, sociology, anthropology, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Law | 164 | law, foreign lawyers |
| Science | 147 | biology, chemistry, physics, epidemiology, pharmacology, call and molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, ... |
| Medicine | 112 | medicine, neuroscience |
| Media | 98 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, social studies teaching |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 48 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 45 | exercise science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 42 | religion, ministry, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics, statistics |
| Fine Arts | 9 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Music | 5 | music performance, music history and theory |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Engineering | 2 | biomedical engineering, engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Wake Forest University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 953 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 498 | 27 |
| First-professional degree | 271 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 48 | 15 |
In 2005, Wake Forest University had a total enrollment of 6,716 students (6,577 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Florida | 6% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New Jersey | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
| Part-Time | 95 % |
Wake Forest University offers campus housing for 3,024 of its 6,577 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,289 | 2,945 | 47% | 1,121 | 38% |
| Men | 2,873 | 1,374 | 48% | 561 | 41% |
| Women | 3,416 | 1,571 | 46% | 560 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 630 | 710 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 758-5201
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,210 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,210 |
| Room and board | $ 8,500 |
| Room charge | $ 5,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,640 |
Financial Aid:
Wake Forest University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 297800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 758-5154
Wake Forest University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 133 | $105,168 | 37 | $94,654 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 79 | $78,643 | 40 | $69,159 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $57,443 | 48 | $52,972 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $40,075 | 11 | $38,676 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $56,049 | 6 | $46,105 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 4 | $52,356 | 7 | $55,929 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 282 | $85,168 | 149 | $66,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 194 | 106 | 300 |
| Football | 90 | 0 | 90 |
| Track | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 65 | 106 |
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
Anthropology
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wake Forest University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| 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 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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