History
Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, N.C., with over 8,000 students from 48 states and 46 countries. We are a vibrant and diverse academic community where our students study in one or more of the 42 majors and programs we offer within our six colleges and schools.
Education
We are a vibrant department where students are prepared to become teachers and leaders in 21st century educational environments. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs including coursework and extensive experiences in K-12 schools.
Research
Wake Forest Research Fellowships (WFRF) are designed to provide students with the opportunity to participate in intensive scholarship under the mentorship of a Wake Forest University faculty member across the summer months. Applications must be written by the student (see the link to the form, below), though it is expected that the content of the project will evolve from conversations between the student and the faculty mentor.
Career
Regardless of your major, the skill sets you gain at Wake Forest allow you to pursue a wide range of career opportunities. The first step in thinking about your future career options is to learn more about the career fields that interest you. Below, you will find information on 26 different career fields complete with industry overviews, positions types and helpful resources. After exploring possible career fields, consider making an appointment with a career counselor to learn how to gain experience in that field through informational interviews and internships.
Wake Forest University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #401 Ranking
- 35 Masters
- 311 Scholarships
- 1,964 Academic Staff
- 8,054 Students
- 805 Students (int'l)
- 4,269 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Wake Forest University Overview
Wake Forest University Scholarships
Wake Forest University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Wake Forest University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Wake Forest University Student Reviews & Awards
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- 4 Star 3 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
My experience in University?
My experience in my university was very good And I am satisfied with my university studies but somewhere inside me there is a hunger of one and a half, I want to study more, become better and want to do better.
WFU
I was academically enriched at Wake
My study are good my dream complete study in us un
Good experience but my country study not good i need usa bachelor’s degree
Wake Forest University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 50 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | 741 | 791 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 479 | - | - |
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Housing services
Wake Forest University views living on-campus as integral to a liberal arts education and the Wake Forest experience. As such, the University has a six-semester resident requirement. In support of students with disabilities, the Office of Residence Life and Housing has a wide variety of housing and dining options on-campus which can accommodate the vast majority of disability needs.
Library services
Beyond providing research help, the library also hosts many student events, including Wake the Library midnight exam breaks (story), Humans vs. Zombies (story | photos) and Capture the Flag contests, and a variety of film screenings and lectures. The Z. Smith Reynolds Library, which is open 24/5, also houses the Bridge for technology support, the Writing Center, and a full-service Starbucks.
ICT services
ZSR Library provides an array of multimedia equipment for your use. Please request equipment at least one week in advance. You will be notified if equipment is available. You can pick up the equipment at the Circulation Desk.
Medical services
The Student Health Service team of medical professionals is here to help students get better when they aren’t feeling their best. Our dedicated and experienced team is ready to serve all your primary care needs.
Campus life
South Campus Residences
Hearn Plaza Residences (Quad Area)
North Campus Residences
Road Houses
Sports facilities
- Aikido
- Archery
- Badminton
- Ballroom Dance
- Baseball
- Bass Fishing
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Equestrian
Student clubs
The English Student Association – ESA – is a student-run campus organization that brings students and faculty together in all aspects of the major. ESA is at once a social club, an intellectual forum, and a student advocacy forum. Every year, English majors and minors throw parties, stage philanthropic events, host scholars and creative writers, and sponsor campus-wide lectures, films, and readings. ESA also organizes an annual “Careers Day” and a “Grad School Application Workshop.” There are no dues, and all majors and minors are considered “members” of the club.
Accreditation
The Wake Forest University Counseling Department programs are accredited by the Council of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The School Counseling track of Master of Arts in Counseling is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)Wake Forest University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.