by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Wake Forest University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Wake Forest University is ranked #2,603 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within North Carolina, it ranks #114 of 124 for value.
Among the majors Wake Forest University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Biophysics | #32 of 47 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | #39 of 52 |
| Mathematics | #66 of 82 |
| Information Systems | #89 of 119 |
| Management Science | #89 of 119 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | #109 of 148 |
| Communications | #155 of 200 |
| Economics | #165 of 234 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | #165 of 234 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | #202 of 273 |
Read the full Wake Forest University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Wake Forest University is ranked #3 out of #128 in North Carolina for quality and #114 out of #124 for North Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Wake Forest University financial aid page to be sure.
Wake Forest University is ranked #2,603 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Wake Forest University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Wake Forest University costs about $63,410. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $253,642 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,518 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $28,719 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $63,410 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $253,642 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Wake Forest University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Wake Forest University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $350,072 | — | — |
| All Students | $253,642 | #2,603 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $114,876 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $350,072 | — | — |
| All Students | $253,642 | #114 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $114,876 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Wake Forest University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,554 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,043 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,769 |
| $75K–$110K | $19,759 |
| Over $110K | $54,447 |
About 41% of Wake Forest University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $50,961 per year. Get more details on the Wake Forest University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Wake Forest University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.