by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Wake Forest University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Wake Forest University were $67,642 each year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,172; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,470 |
| Fees | $1,172 |
| Total | $67,642 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Wake Forest University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Wake Forest University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Wake Forest University sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Wake Forest University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Wake Forest University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $58,708 |
| Two Years Ago | $61,012 |
| One Year Ago | $63,608 |
| Most Recent Year | $66,470 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Wake Forest University has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition climbed 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $70,685 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 4.21%, putting next year’s cost near $70,490.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $70,490 |
| In 2 Years | $73,458 |
| In 3 Years | $76,551 |
| In 4 Years | $79,774 |
| In 5 Years | $83,132 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $300,273.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Wake Forest University, visit the Wake Forest University Financial Aid page.
