Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, Wake Forest students and faculty generate meaningful impact that reaches far beyond our campus. Our commitment to academic excellence establishes Wake Forest as a global leader in developing solutions that benefit society.
Wake Forest welcomes Peter Rodriguez as the University’s 15th President. A distinguished economist and transformative academic leader, Rodriguez formerly served as the dean of Rice University’s School of Business. He began his presidency at Wake Forest on July 1, 2026.
The School of Law and the Program for Leadership and Character announced a $5 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to continue and expand the role of character in legal education.
The North Carolina Gateway to Wake Forest extends a longstanding tradition of financial support for worthy students.
Pro Humanitate (for humanity) invites us to use our ideas, knowledge, talents and compassion on behalf of all humanity.
Have you seen our Deacs? We’ve been looking everywhere. 👀 We miss you, and campus does too.
Jun 26
A lot can happen in one year.
New friends. New experiences. A community that makes you feel like you belong.
Here’s how Campbell and Carolyn will remember their first year at Wake Forest. 🎩💛 #GoDeacs
Jun 25
It’s here, and it’s glorious. ☀️
Jun 24
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Deacon Dads and father figures who show up, look sharp, beam with pride, give big hugs and document the whole thing! 🎩📸
Jun 21
A tip of the top hat to the best-dressed mascot in the game. 🎩💛 #NationalMascotDay
Jun 17
Before her first year even began, Eliza Hinshaw (’26) wrote a letter to herself. Four years later, she opened it again. 💛🖤 #WFU26
Jun 16
With 48 international soccer teams visiting U.S. cities for pre-World Cup training – including the German Men’s National Team in Winston-Salem – Abbie Wrights, a Wake Forest University Health and Exercise Science professor sees an exciting opportunity for pro players to influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.
#WFUExpert #WFUResearch #ProHumanitate
Jun 12
Wake Forest’s new Charlotte Campus is officially open at The Pearl.
Bringing together education, innovation, healthcare and industry, the new space expands opportunities for students while strengthening Wake Forest’s connection to one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.
Swipe to learn more about our new home in Charlotte. #WakeForestCLT
Jun 11
WFU x DFB ⚽️🇩🇪
A beautiful night at Spry Stadium as thousands from across our community joined @germanfootball_dfb for a special Community Training Session! #FIFAWorldCup #GoDeacs
Jun 9
Before her first year even began, Kiera Blunt (’26) wrote a letter to herself. Four years later, she opened it again. 💛🖤 #WFU26
Jun 9
Wake Forest is committed to meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need through grants, scholarships, work-study, and subsidized loans.
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.
Get to know Wake Forest better by browsing a collection of quick facts, figures and rankings.
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!
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.
72+%
of undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience, many of them in our academic-residential houses in London, Vienna and Venice.
97+%
of 2024 graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs. WFU students consistently land spots in top organizations and prestigious graduate schools.
Whether cheering or playing,
we all bleed Black and Gold
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.
