Wake Forest
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Wake Forest University (WFU) is a mid-sized research university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. WFU advertises their diversity, value, strong academics, and athletics.
Affordability: WFU has a relatively low net price ($24,643). They offer need- and merit-based aid. According to NCES data, 32% of freshmen received institutional grants or scholarships in 2020-21, and 18% of freshman borrowed an average of $9,651.
Rankings, Recognition:
#29 research universities, U.S. News
#5 best colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, #8 for Communications Niche
Popular Majors (NCES):
Business
Finance
Political Science
Communication
Economics
Biology
Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):
5,472 undergraduates; 3,475 graduate students
25% acceptance rate
37% enrolled
90% graduation rate