Wake Forest University: cost & net price by income
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Here's what students actually pay to attend Wake Forest University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,401 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $52,236. Published in-state tuition is $64,758. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$10,401/yr
- $30k–$48k$5,612/yr
- $48k–$75k$10,228/yr
- $75k–$110k$24,718/yr
- $110k+$52,236/yr
Wake Forest University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $64,758
- Out-of-state tuition
- $64,758
- Students receiving aid
- 10%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Wake Forest University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Wake Forest University is about $10,401 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Wake Forest University?
- At Wake Forest University, published in-state tuition is $64,758 and out-of-state tuition is $64,758 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Wake Forest University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Wake Forest University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)