Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit institution in Winston-Salem, NC. 86 students use VA education benefits there. VA paid it $878,534 in Post-9/11 tuition and fees for 36 recipients in the most recent reporting year. A further $68,912 went to 30 students through Yellow Ribbon.
The numbers
| Type | Private nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Regional |
| Students on VA benefits | 86 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,485 |
| Tuition, in-state | $64,758 / year |
| Books, estimated | $1,630 / year |
| Housing allowance here | $1,935 / month |
| Yellow Ribbon | Yes |
| Graduation rate, all students | 90% |
| Median salary after attending | $78,158 |
| Average student loan debt | $21,500 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
Tuition figures are what VA has on file and may not match this year’s published rate. Confirm with the school.
What it does for military students
Each of these is a commitment the school has made and VA records. None of it is our assessment.
Principles of Excellence
Committed to VA’s standards on advertising, cost disclosure and student support.
Who to contact
Address
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Main switchboard
(336) 758-5000
Website
www.wfu.edu
Veterans office
financialaid.wfu.edu/veterans
Start here. They certify your enrollment and know the Yellow Ribbon position.
Financial aid
financialaid.wfu.edu
Apply
admissions.wfu.edu
Check it yourself
Everything above comes from VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool. See Wake Forest University’s VA record.
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