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Welcome to Wake Forest

 

Our motto means more.

Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of humanity in all its difference and diversity. 

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Our Winston-Salem, N.C., campus houses an academic community of almost 9,000 students, with more studying at Wake Forest locations in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and around the world. Our undergraduate liberal arts curriculum inspires a holistic approach to preparing graduate and professional school students. We graduate leaders with integrity and courage who use their success to make an impact on society.

News

The Wake Forest Board of Trustees has passed a resolution recognizing Coach Dave Clawson for the remarkable service he and his wife, Catherine, have demonstrated within the Wake Forest community. 

In summary, the resolution reads: “That the Board of Trustees extends to David and Catherine Clawson its heartfelt gratitude for their dedication to Wake Forest, for Coach Clawson’s exemplary leadership for eleven years at the helm of Wake Forest’s much-loved football program, and for the collective and significant contributions of David and Catherine as distinguished representatives of Wake Forest University.”

The resolution recognized the following actions, among others: 

➡️ Dave Clawson’s impact on the football  program, which included leading the Deacons to their most successful period in history with seven consecutive bowl appearances, an ACC Atlantic Division title, and consecutive top-10 national rankings in 2021 and 2022.

➡️ The program’s exceptional academic achievements under his leadership, highlighted by the highest-ever team GPA in Fall 2023 and 29 Academic All-ACC honorees.

➡️ Record-breaking fan engagement during his tenure, with more than 208,000 fans attending games in 2024, including a school record of 4,701 students at the Ole Miss game.

➡️ His role in transforming athletic facilities through $150 million in improvements, including the McCreary Football Complex and Sutton Sports Performance Center.

➡️ The Clawsons’ commitment to the broader Wake Forest community, exemplified by their $250,000 gift establishing a scholarship for first-generation college students from the Piedmont Triad area.

➡️ His leadership in college football nationally, serving as Chair of the ACC Football Coaches and on the Board of Directors of the American Football Coaches Association.

#GoDeacs #ProHumanitate
What’s it like to go viral on TikTok? Cole Bray (‘27) and his friends recently found out. #GoDeacs
Experience @wfu_asia’s Lunar New Year celebration! 🧧🏮From performances, to activities and crafts to delicious food, our community came together to welcome the Year of the Snake. #WaketheArts
Zooming through the third week of classes!
As part of Wake Forest and Winston-Salem State University’s annual collaborative celebration to honor the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Secrest Artists Series presented Tonality, vocal ensemble, led by Alexander Lloyd Blake (’10). 

During the concert, Tonality was joined by the Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams, the Wake Forest University Chamber Choir and a string quintet from Wake Forest University’s Symphony Orchestra.

#ProHumanitate #WakeTheArts
We’re back with Hailey Auster (‘27) as she asks fellow Deacs what’s In & Out in 2025! 🗣️#HaileyOnTheStreet

Why Wake Forest?

Affordability

Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.

Our Hometown

Within driving distance of both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast, Winston-Salem offers the amenities of a larger city with the vibrant culture of an engaged community.

Facts & Figures

Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.

By the Numbers

250+

is the number of student organizations that you can explore (or we’ll help you find a match) in order to discover your passion. Don’t find it? Apply to charter one!

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11:1

is our student-to-faculty ratio. More than half of our undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students. Only 1% have more than 50 students.

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72+%

of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.

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