Welcome to Wake Forest!
See the World Beyond the Given.
Wake Forest University embraces that the world is rich and complex. We prize the liberal arts: asking “how” and “why” questions across a wide variety of disciplines. We hope you’ll ask those important questions too – because we want to engage with you and your forward-thinking ideas.
Our philosophy: the engaged liberal arts. Dean of the College Michele Gillespie explains that Wake Forest “delivers a rigorous liberal arts education that meets the needs of the world.”
Please explore that philosophy and what we can offer you. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions.
Information for the Class of 2026
Admissions Answers in Response to Prospective Students’ COVID-19-Related Questions
Your life has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how you apply to college will as well. Here’s how Wake Forest is helping students handle those changes.
Just Getting Started?
New here? No problem. Here’s where to start.
The Basics
- Location: Winston-Salem, NC
- Type: Private
- National Rank: #28 (U.S. News)
- Undergrad Enrollment: 5,441
- Ethnic Diversity: 30%
What to Study
Wake Forest offers 45 majors and 60 minors. Following the engaged liberal-arts philosophy, students take courses in literature and languages, math and the natural sciences, religion, history, and philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, and the fine arts.
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Experience Wake Forest
Sitting on 340 acres, Wake Forest University is home to six colleges, a research-innovation quarter, and the personalized attention you need with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Those are some numbers, but below discover infinite possibilities.
Don’t stop here. There’s more to explore.
Considering Wake Forest?
Here’s how to show your interest and get to know us.
Interviews 
Interview season has ended for the Class of 2025. The Class of 2026 can check back for more information in late spring.
Class of 2025 
We’re excited that you chose to apply to Wake Forest! While we review applications, we encourage you to browse and learn more about the many areas of the Wake Forest community.
Apply
No matter how you apply, what matters is that we get to know you and gain a full appreciation of your excellence. Start the application process below.
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Live Virtual Information Sessions
We hope you’ll join us for Distinctively Wake, a live online session where you can ask us questions and get the answers right there. Another opportunity to connect: Dean’s Corner, hosted by Dean of Admissions, Karen Vargas, who will address a topic of the week.
Don’t miss out!
Stay Connected
We know your inbox may get overwhelmed from time to time, but we trust our interactions won’t bug you. Stay informed with our From the Forest blog or contact us at any time.