First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 1, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.wfu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Wake Forest University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 111 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 111 (4 hours) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 111 (4 hours) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 111/Lab & CHM 280 (7 hours) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 110&110L (4 hours) | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 150 (3 hours) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 151 (3 hours) | |
| Statistics | 4 | STA 111* (4 hours) |
Show all 29 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH 111 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MTH 111 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH 112 and 111 (0 hours) (4 hours) | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 111 (4 hours) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM 111/Lab & CHM 280 (7 hours) | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHY 110&110L (4 hours) | |
| United States History | 4 | HST 150 (3 hours) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY 151 (3 hours) | |
| Statistics | 4 | STA 111* (4 hours) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC 111 (4 hours) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HST 103 (3 hours) | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHY 111 (4 hours) | |
| European History | 4 | HST 102 (3 hours) | |
| Human Geography | 4 | EDU 271 (3 hours) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 154 (0 hours) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 154 (3 hours) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSC 101 (3 hours) | |
| Art History | 4 | ART 103 (3 hours) | |
| Music Theory | 5 | MSC 131 (4 hours) | |
| Calculus AB subscore | 4 | MTH 111 (4 hours) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 102 (0 hours) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | CHI 153 (4 hours) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHI 201 (4 hours) | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 118 (3 hours) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRH 154 (0 hours) | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRH 154 (3 hours) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 153 (0 hours) | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | GER 153 (4 hours) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | GER 210 and 212 (8 hours) | |
| Government and Politics: United | 5 | POL 113 (3 hours) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 113 (0 hours) | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 153 (0 hours) | |
| Latin | 5 | LAT 211 (0 hours) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHY 114&114L (4 hours) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHY 113&113L (4 hours) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 212 (3 hours) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPA 280 (3 hours) | |
| Studio Art – 2D Design | 3 | ART 111 (3 hours) | |
| Studio Art – 3D Design | 3 | ART 111 (3 hours) |
Source: prod.wp.cdn.aws.wfu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 133 |
| Political Science and Government | 124 |
| Psychology | 123 |
| Communication | 119 |
| Economics | 112 |
| Business/Commerce | 106 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 97 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 85 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Computer Science | 40 |
| Accounting | 39 |
| History | 38 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 38 |
| Engineering | 36 |
| Chemistry | 29 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 |
| Management Science | 21 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| Statistics | 11 |
| Philosophy | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 10 |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 10 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 10 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Physics | 7 |
| Applied Statistics | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
| German Language and Literature | 4 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 4 |
| Biophysics | 3 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
| French Studies | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, ACC
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
36% of men in fraternities · 65% of women in sororities · 52% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Winston-Salem, NC
705,187 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Piedmont Triad International (GSO)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20
Elevation
953 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
31°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
6.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
33 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,380 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Carolina University4 mi
- Salem College4 mi
- Winston-Salem State University4 mi
- University of North Carolina School of the Arts5 mi
- High Point University19 mi
- Guilford College22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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