Introduction and Overview

Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. It is known for its small class elite teaching system and is known as the "Dartmouth of the South". The school has six colleges and offers dozens of disciplines, covering liberal arts, business, law, medicine, theology, etc.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded by the North Carolina Baptist State Convention on February 3, 1834. It was originally named Wake Forest Manual Labor School. It was renamed Wake Forest College in 1839 and became Wake Forest University in 1967.

School Strength

Faculty: With a team of highly qualified teachers, in the fall of 2022, the school's academic staff reached 6,667, including full-time teachers and staff, with a teacher-student ratio of 11:1. More than half of the undergraduate classes have fewer than 20 students, and only 1% of the classes have more than 50 students. Teachers can give students more attention and guidance.

Academic achievements: The school has excellent disciplinary strength in many fields such as business, law, medicine, liberal arts and science. The Master of Accounting program of the School of Business is world-renowned, with the highest CPA pass rate in the United States and a 100% employment rate for graduates in the past 10 years. The school has always been a leading institution in global regenerative medicine research, with huge research funds from the U.S. federal government and the National Science Council.

Teaching resources: The school has multiple campuses, with the main campus being the Reynolda campus, which covers an area of ​​340 acres and has a beautiful environment. In addition, the school also has campuses in Charlotte and other places, and has laboratory space in the innovation zone in downtown Winston-Salem, such as the Biotechnology Square and the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials. The school also provides students with a wealth of learning resources and facilities, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, etc.

Nature of the institution

Private research university.

Educational philosophy

Its motto "Pro Humanitate", which means "Promoting human fraternity", encourages students to use their knowledge to serve others and cultivate leaders with integrity and courage so that they can use their success to contribute to society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials, Biotechnology Square Laboratory, etc. The Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials is a leader in nanotechnology research, attracting many scientific researchers and financial investment, and promoting the application of nanotechnology in the fields of textiles, medicine, telecommunications and aerospace.

Key disciplines:

Business School: A replica of Dartmouth University's Business School, it provides general management education and adopts a large number of group and team learning methods. It ranks 11th among undergraduate business schools in Businessweek. Its accounting students have the highest success rate in obtaining qualification certificates in the United States, reaching 98% in one year.

Law School: It has an excellent reputation in the field of legal education and focuses on the cultivation of legal practice and social responsibility.

Medical School: It has a high level in medical education and research, especially in the field of regenerative medicine research.

Department

The school consists of six colleges, including Wake Forest University School of Law, Wake Forest University School of Divinity, Wake Forest University School of Business, Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences.

Ranking

Ranked around 27th in the 2024 U.S. News Best Colleges Ranking, and ranked around 25th in the comprehensive ranking of American universities for 21 consecutive years. The "Strong Commitment to Teaching" National Undergraduate Education Quality Ranking reached 5th in the 2017 U.S. News.

Expenses

Wake Forest University's tuition is relatively high. In the 2022-2023 academic year, undergraduate tuition is about $57,760 per year, and other expenses such as accommodation and dining are calculated separately. However, the school is committed to meeting 100% of students' financial needs and helping students reduce their financial burden through grants, scholarships, work-study programs and subsidized loans.

Campus Environment

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, libraries, laboratories, student activity centers, restaurants, dormitories, etc., providing students with a comfortable and convenient learning and living environment. In addition, the school also has cultural facilities such as the Reynolda House American Art Museum, Reynolda Garden, and Reynolda Village, which enrich students' extracurricular life.

Natural environment: The main campus, Reynolda Campus, covers an area of ​​340 acres, with beautiful scenery, flowers and green grass everywhere, and the first batch of Japanese cherry blossoms in the United States. The campus is located in Winston-Salem, which is located between Washington and Atlanta. It is the home of the world-famous conglomerate Reynolds Family and the top 40 Branch Financial Group in North America. The surrounding environment is safe, and the banking, technology, tourism, health care, tobacco and transportation industries are well developed, providing students with a good learning and living atmosphere.

Campus culture: Focus on creating a diverse and inclusive campus culture, encourage students to participate in various club activities, sports events and cultural exchange activities to enrich students' extracurricular life and cultivate students' teamwork spirit and social skills. The school's sports team, represented by the "Demon Deacons", participated in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition.