by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,441 undergraduates in 2020, Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wake Forest University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wake Forest University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wake Forest University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Wake Forest University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wake Forest University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wake Forest University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wake Forest University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wake Forest University for Veterans Guide.
Wake Forest University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,441 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,367 (98.6%). Part-time attendance was 74 (1.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,367 | 74 | 5,441 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wake Forest University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Wake Forest University #145 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wake Forest University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wake Forest University Diversity Guide.
Wake Forest University has a total of 472 student athletes, 300 men and 172 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wake Forest University Athletics