Wake Forest University was founded in 1834 outside the state capital of Raleigh, North Carolina. In 1941, the medical school moved to Winston-Salem, and the rest of the College followed in 1956.
The Basics
| Status: | Private, coeducational collegiate university with a liberal arts curriculum |
| President: | Nathan O. Hatch, AB, AM, Ph.D. |
| Motto: | “Pro Humanitate” (For Humanity) |
| Colors: | Old Gold and Black |
| Mascot: | The Demon Deacon |
| Fight Song: | “O Here’s To Wake Forest” |
| Alma Mater: | “Dear Old Wake Forest” Dear old Wake Forest, Thine is a noble name; Thine is a glorious fame, Constant and true. We give thee of our praise, Adore thine ancient days, Sing thee our humble lays, Mother, so dear. Dear old Wake Forest, Mystic thy name to cheer; Be thou our guardian near fore’er and aye. We bow before thy shrine, Thy brow with bays entwine, All honor now be thine, Mother, today. — George W. Paschal, Class of 1892 (Thuringian folk song) |
| Athletic Conference: | Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Competing in 18 Division I sports |
By the Numbers
| National Rank: | #27 |
| Enrollment (2017-18): | Applicants for first-year admission: 13,073 Freshmen accepted/enrolled: 3,604/1,350 Total undergraduate enrollment: 4,955 Graduate and professional schools: 3,013 Total University enrollment: 7,968 |
| Undergraduate Tuition: | $51,400 |
| Room/Board: | Visit http://finance.wfu.edu/sfs/tuition-and-fees for information re: housing and meal plan options and costs |
| Faculty to Student Ratio: | 1:10 |
| Faculty with the highest degree in their field: | 94% |
| Ethnic Diversity | 28% |
| Student Clubs and Organizations | 194 |
| Admissions Viewbook | Download the PDF |
Admission Staff
Phone: 336.758.5201
Email: admissions@wfu.edu
Mailing Address:
PO Box 7305 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109
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Physical Address:
Porter B. Byrum Welcome Center
GPS Coordinates:
36.131282, -80.282333
