Wake Forest University

Common Data Set 2021-22

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Acceptance Rate

25.2%

Applications

15,156

Admitted

3,816

Enrolled

1,411

SAT Composite 25th

1,380

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

Bachelor's
X
Postbachelor's certificate
X
Master's
X
Doctoral degree research/scholarship
X
Doctoral degree – professional practice
X

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Nonresidents
140
Hispanic/Latino
127
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
67
White, non-Hispanic
923
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
1
Asian, non-Hispanic
64
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
75
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
15
TOTAL
1412
Nonresidents
497
Hispanic/Latino
460
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
320
White, non-Hispanic
3698
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
3
Asian, non-Hispanic
209
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
261
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
17
TOTAL
5465
Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
93.8
Nonresidents
497
Hispanic/Latino
460
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
323
White, non-Hispanic
3699
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
3
Asian, non-Hispanic
209
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
261
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
20
TOTAL
5472
Associate degrees
1239
Bachelor's degrees
1239
Postbachelor's certificates
1
Master's degrees
1023
Post-Master's certificates
51
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
51
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
127
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
135
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1021
Total
1283
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1
Total
2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
127
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
134
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
1020
Total
1281
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
104
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
120
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
880
Total
1104
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
32
Total
45
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
7
Total
7
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
116
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
121
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
919
Total
1156
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
82
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
88
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
90
Total
89
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
0

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
6680
Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
8476
Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
1597
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
2219
Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
612
Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
799
Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
1
Total
0.00
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
799
Total academic units
16
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
1
Of these, units that must be lab
2
Social studies
2
Total academic units
20
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Of these, units that must be lab
4
Social studies
4
Rigor of secondary school record
Very Important
Class rank
Very Important
Academic GPA
Very Important
Application Essay
Very Important
Recommendation(s)
Important
Extracurricular activities
Important
Talent/ability
Important
Character/personal qualities
Very Important
First generation
Considered
Alumni/ae relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Not Considered
Level of applicant’s interest
Considered
Percent Submitting SAT Scores
23
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
1380
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
1480
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
670
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
730
SAT Math: 25th Percentile
680
SAT Math: 50th Percentile
770
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
30
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
33

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Cross-registration
X
Distance learning
X
Double major
X
Dual enrollment
X
Honors Program
X
Independent study
X
Internships
X
Study abroad
X
Teacher certification program
X
Arts/fine arts
X
Computer literacy
X
English (including composition)
X
Foreign languages
X
History
X
Humanities
X
Mathematics
X
Philosophy
X
Sciences (biological or physical)
X
Social science
X
Other (describe):
X

F. Student Life

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
76
Percent of males who join fraternities
34
Percent of females who join sororities
61
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
100
Percent who live off campus or commute
0
Percent of students age 25 and older
0.0
Average age of full-time students
19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
19
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
73
Percent of males who join fraternities
34
Percent of females who join sororities
61
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
76
Percent who live off campus or commute
24
Percent of students age 25 and older
0.2
Average age of full-time students
20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
20
Campus Ministries
X
Choral groups
X
Concert band
X
Dance
X
Drama/theater
X
International Student Organization
X
Jazz band
X
Literary magazine
X
Marching band
X
Model UN
X
Music ensembles
X
Musical theater
X
Pep band
X
Radio station
X
Student government
X
Student newspaper
X
Student-run film society
X
Television station
X
Yearbook
X
Apartments for single students
X
Fraternity/sorority housing
X
Theme housing
X
Wellness housing
X

G. Annual Expenses

Tuition
61012
Tuition
61012
Required Fees:
1116
Required Fees:
1116

H. Financial Aid

Federal
4242408
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
1359394
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
63108026
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1249074
Total Scholarships/Grants
69958902
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
8903077
Federal Work-Study
1592915
Total Self-Help
10495992
Parent Loans
3537142
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
1988385
Athletic Awards
5004853
Federal
1811209
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
11712
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
6259281
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
2011077
Total Scholarships/Grants
10093279
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
5038058
Total Self-Help
5038058
Parent Loans
2662703
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
2945541
Athletic Awards
10708524
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
1411
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
574
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
357
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
357
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
317
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
284
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
312
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
346
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
5387
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
1877
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
1435
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
1434
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1352
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
1216
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
1343
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
1391
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
73
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
12366
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
31
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
50522
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
534
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
10622
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
169
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
58245
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
1226

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
634
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
141
C. Total number who are females
283
D. Total number who are males
351
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
26
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
593
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
31
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
7
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
3
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
74
A. Total number of instructional faculty
285
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
44
C. Total number who are females
157
D. Total number who are males
128
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
2
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
143
A. Total number of instructional faculty
919
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
185
C. Total number who are females
440
D. Total number who are males
479
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
28
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
217
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
10:1
2-9
174
10-19
513
20-29
345
30-39
142
40-49
23
50-99
12
100+
1
Total
1210
2-9
29
10-19
88
20-29
3
30-39
4
40-49
6
50-99
0
100+
0
Total
130

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Agriculture
0
Natural resources and conservation
1
Architecture
0
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
1
Communication/journalism
10
Communication technologies
0
Computer and information sciences
3
Personal and culinary services
0
Education
1
Engineering
3
Engineering technologies
0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
4
Family and consumer sciences
0
Law/legal studies
0
English
3
Liberal arts/general studies
0
Library science
0
Biological/life sciences
9
Mathematics and statistics
4
Military science and military technologies
0
Interdisciplinary studies
0
Parks and recreation
4
Philosophy and religious studies
2
Theology and religious vocations
0
Physical sciences
3
Science technologies
0
Psychology
8
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
0
Social sciences
20
Construction trades
0
Mechanic and repair technologies
0
Precision production
0
Transportation and materials moving
0
Visual and performing arts
2
Health professions and related programs
0
Business/marketing
21
History
2

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