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Universities/NC/Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC · Private Nonprofit · 5,485 students

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$78k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
22%Acceptance Rate
89%Graduation Rate
OverviewAcademicsCost & AidAdmissionsAfter CollegePrograms📈 ROI Calculator
Is Wake Forest University worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$330,568 total cost vs $760,708 estimated 10-year earnings
9
ROI Score / 10

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Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$68k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$270,568
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$330,568

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$135,444
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$625,264
Total 10-yr Earnings$760,708

Key Numbers

$430,140
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.9 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+44%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
9/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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