Wake Forest University

Overview

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, N.C., with more than 8,000 students. The undergraduate population of more than 5,100 hails from 49 states and more than 50 foreign countries.

Ours is a vibrant and diverse academic community in which students pursue learning in one or more of the 45 majors, 60 minors and additional programs we offer within our six colleges and schools.

In September 2018, U.S. News & World Report ranked Wake Forest as one of the top 30 National Universities for the 23^rd consecutive year. In addition to the overall standing of 27^th place, Wake Forest stands 13^th in Strong Commitment to Undergraduate Teaching and 24^th for Best Value.