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Wake Forest University

1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106

Website: Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest University School Description

Wake Forest is a collegiate university that integrates the intimacy of an undergraduate liberal arts college with the academic vitality of a research university. At the heart of Wake Forest is the teacher-scholar ideal. Professors are committed to personalized teaching and to their students' individual development.

Wake Forest University is comprised of two main campuses: the 345-acre Reynolda Campus, home of the undergraduate College and the Schools of Law, Divinity and Management; and the Bowman Gray Campus, home of the School of Medicine and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

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Wake Forest University

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Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational university in the U.S. state of North Carolina, founded in 1834. The university received its name from its original location in Wake Forest, north of Raleigh, North Carolina, the state Capital. The Reynolda Campus, the university's main campus, is located north of downtown Winston-Salem, after the university moved there in 1956. The Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center campus is located nearby. The University also occupies lab space at the Bowman Gray Technical Center, at the downtown Piedmont Research Park, and at the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials.

History

Wake Forest University was founded after the North Carolina Baptist State Convention purchased a plantation from Dr. Calvin Jones in an area north of Raleigh (Wake County) called the "Forest of Wake." The new school, designed to teach both Baptist ministers and laymen, opened on 3 February 1834 as the Wake Forest Manual Labor Institute, named because students and staff were required to spend half of each day doing manual labor on the plantation. Dr. Samuel Wait, a Baptist minister, was selected as the "principal," later president, of the institute.

In 1839, it was renamed Wake Forest College, and the manual labor system was abandoned. The town that grew up around the college came to be called the town of Wake Forest. In 1862, during the American Civil War, the school closed due to the loss of most students and some faculty to service in the Confederate States Army. The College re-opened in 1866 and prospered over the next four decades under the leadership of presidents Washington Manley Wingate, Thomas H. Pritchard, and Charles Taylor. In 1894, the School of Law was established, followed by the School of Medicine in 1902. The university held its first summer session in 1921.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Demon Deacons
Nickname:
WFU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
4,263
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 34,330
Students Receiving Aid:
72%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Wake Forest University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Wake Forest University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 51%
Men 49%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 83%
African-American 7%
Asian 5%
Other 4%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 77%
In-State 23%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
North Carolina 23%
New Jersey 7%
Pennsylvania 6%
Virginia 5%
New York 5%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 47%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Atlantic Coast Conference)
Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
Baseball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
Track (Atlantic Coast Conference)

Wake Forest University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 34,330    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 34,230    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 100    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 5,977 8%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,110 28%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 18,111 50%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,561 38%  
Any Aid:
   72%  

Wake Forest University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 42% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 80%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 610, Math: 630
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 700, Math: 710

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Wake Forest University

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maxhull23
maxhull23

Question: Is it a big deal that I was accepted at Wake Forest University?

I was accepted at Wake Forest under the early decision plan. Is this a big deal? Is Wake Forest well known in the country for its academics? I just need some reassurance that it's a good school with a high reputation.
17 months ago
carolinagirl
carol...

Best Answer

yes! its a top 40 school in all of its disciplines (which few other schools can brag about). im from w-s and was accepted to wake for undergrad and law school. the only reason i didnt attend was the high tuition (i'd have to live at home. yuck!). go if you can afford it. you'll be a top choice for grad/professional schools and jobs.
JAMES2K
JAMES2K

Question: Is Wake Forest University considered a prestigious school?

I am hearing more and more about friends of friends going off to Wake Forrest. I think the only thing I have heard about regarding Wake was Tim Duncan. Other than that I would some info on it. What is the overall opinion of the school? Is it a prestigious institution?
28 months ago
Ranto
Ranto

Best Answer

Yes -- it is an excellent school. US News ranks it #30 in the country.
Kristin
Kristin

Question: Is it hard getting into Wake Forest University?

It's my number one school, just wondering if anyone on here went there or is going there now.
30 months ago
Shars
Shars

Best Answer

According to the Fiske Guide to Colleges (2006), Wake Forest accepts 45% of applicants...so while it's selective, it isn't very selective. (The top tier schools admit under 30%, with quite a few under 20%.) This assumes that you're qualified to attend, or within the range of those accepted at Wake Forest.
Sam
Sam

Question: wake forest university?

If you go to Wake, anwser this question. Overall what are the fraternities and sororities like?
32 months ago
Royalty
Royalty

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Apparently, Greek Life at Wake Forest University is very active. There are 14 chartered fraternities and 9 chartered sororities. These organizations are listed below: Sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Sigma Theta Delta Zeta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Phi Mu Fraternities: Alpha Sigma Phi Chi Psi Delta Kappa Epsilon Kappa Alpha Order Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Sigma Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Beta Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Pi Theta Chi Wake Forest has a deferred rush process, which allows incoming Freshmen to get acquainted with college life before rushing a Greek Letter Organization. Also, tradition housing, with the exception of Delta Kappa Epsilon, does not exist. For more information, go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wake_Forest_Greek_Life http://www.wfu.edu/housing/greek/ Good luck if you are planning on rushing!
blondie
blondie

Question: Wake Forest or University of Southern California?

I am a senior in high school deciding between WFU and USC. I realize they are very different but I'm very torn between the two schools. I was wondering if any current students or alumn at either school could provide some insight?? It would be greatly appreciated! I've visited USC twice and really loved it. The professors seemed really intelligent and like they wanted their students to approach them about their studies. I love football so USC, of course, satisfies that. I've also heard the alumni are amazing. I'm from the east coast so I'm concerned with the fact that the reputation doesn't necessarily extend out here, most people think of as a public school even though the academics are really strong. I've never visited Wake Forest, though I am soon. I'm a little concerned with that small a student body and making sure that even though it's "Work Forest" and in a small time, the social aspect still exists. I'm looking for a college that will provide me with a lot of opportunities post-graduation as well as plenty of fun opportunities during the process.
35 months ago
Jailbait101
Jailb...

Best Answer

Give more info on what your looking for... that would help people answer your question but yes, they are completely different. USC is definitely a football and party school. Supposedly our (Frat) Row is infamous and there are crazy parties there mostly on thurs thru sat. It also is very strong academically in Business and other majors, but your extracurricular life will never be bored.

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  • Wait Chapel located on the Hearn Plaza (or the 'Upper Quad').
    Wait Chapel located on the Hearn Plaza (or the 'Upper Quad'). [source]
  • The Benson University Center
    The Benson University Center [source]
  • A formal lounge area used for studying inside Reynolda Hall overlooking the Magnolia Quad (Manchester Plaza).
    A formal lounge area used for studying inside Reynolda Hall overlooking the Magnolia Quad (Manchester Plaza). [source]
  • Wait Chapel at night.
    Wait Chapel at night. [source]
  • "Rolling the Quad" is a WFU tradition that is done after major victories in athletic competition.
    "Rolling the Quad" is a WFU tradition that is done after major victories in athletic competition. [source]
  • Z. Smith Reynolds Library
    Z. Smith Reynolds Library [source]

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