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

Architectural rendering of The Grounds.
News

Deacon Boulevard redevelopment plans unveiled

Carter and Front Street Capital, in partnership with Wake Forest University and the City of Winston-Salem, unveiled plans for The Grounds — a transformative 100-acre mixed-use development along Deacon Boulevard.

Photo of exterior of Wait Chapel
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School of Divinity receives $3.3M gift

The School of Divinity has received a $3.3 million gift to support Wake Div Promise, an initiative to provide full-tuition scholarships for graduate students enrolled in the Master of Divinity program.

Step into the vibrant energy of the World Cultural Festival, a tradition since 2009! Hosted by the Intercultural Center, this annual event celebrates the cultural diversity that makes our community so special. 🌎

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Yesterday, @wfulawschool joined with Winston-Salem State University to launch an impactful partnership. #WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown and Wake Forest Law Dean Andy Klein signed a memorandum of understanding, creating a pathway for WSSU students to pursue a JD at Wake Forest Law.

“The partnership we are establishing today with Wake Forest School of Law ushers in a new era of opportunity for our students. It creates a clear and sustainable pathway to law school, removing obstacles and broadening access to the legal profession,” said WSSU Chancellor Bonita Brown.

Read more at the link in our profile. 

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URECA Day showcases mentored and independent scholarship through poster and oral presentations across disciplines. It’s a celebration of ideas where our community comes together to support academic excellence.

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Hit the Bricks unites us for a powerful cause. 💛 Over 2,000 Deacs came together to raise money and awareness for the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund. Rain or shine, cancer doesn’t stop—and neither do we.

The Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Fund supports cancer treatment and research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at @atriumhealthwfb. 

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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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