Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University's Reynolda campus is located just north of downtown Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Students can choose from over 250 clubs and organizations, including fraternities, sororities, intramural sports, and a student newspaper. The university maintains several academic facilities outside of Winston-Salem, including locations in Charlotte, Washington D.C., Venice, Vienna and London. Its athletic teams, the Demon Deacons, compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference.
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 9% of students receive Pell Grants and 15% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,554 | $46,216 | 10.8x |
| $30K – $48K | $6,043 | $24,172 | 20.6x |
| $48K – $75K | $12,769 | $51,076 | 9.8x |
| $75K – $110K | $19,759 | $79,036 | 6.3x |
| $110K+ | $54,447 | $217,788 | 2.3x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $64,758 | $259,032 | 1.9x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Wake Forest University
11 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools |
78 | $85,944/yr | Very High | 4.4x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools |
76 | $75,625/yr | Very High | 4.4x |
| Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools |
71 | $76,722/yr | High | 3.1x |
| Economics Compare across schools |
66 | $56,416/yr | Very High | 3.2x |
| Political Science and Government Compare across schools |
54 | $47,161/yr | Very High | 2.5x |
| Sociology Compare across schools |
37 | $46,257/yr | High | 1.4x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools |
37 | $42,055/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Psychology, General Compare across schools |
35 | $34,823/yr | High | 1.8x |
| Biology, General Compare across schools |
26 | $30,666/yr | High | 1.6x |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools |
26 | $21,192/yr | Moderate | 1.8x |
| English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools |
24 | $31,449/yr | Very High | 1.6x |