WFU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,770

Cost of attendance at Wake Forest University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,770

Cost of attendance at Wake Forest University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wake Forest University was $24,643. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WFU

WFU net price calculator

$24,643

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of WFU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,643	$1,681 (6%)	$7,527	$8,337	$10,029	$14,608	$54,043
2021	$26,324	$1,524 (6%)	$10,401	$5,612	$10,228	$24,718	$52,236
2020	$24,800	$2,554 (9%)	$5,250	$5,981	$12,004	$23,550	$50,359
2019	$27,354	$3,368 (14%)	$8,349	$13,837	$19,650	$24,987	$47,934
2018	$23,986	$160	$9,979	$7,595	$19,466	$24,816	$48,756
2017	$23,826	$1,103 (4%)	$10,818	$8,392	$13,521	$25,697	$44,330
2016	$24,929	$897 (3%)	$13,090	$15,972	$19,701	$23,228	$47,417
2015	$25,826	$309 (1%)	$13,603	$12,497	$17,762	$29,042	$47,174
2014	$25,517	--	$13,209	$16,997	$21,018	$26,900	$42,309

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Wake Forest University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$79,886	$2,608 (3%)	$59,770	$18,616	$1,500
2021	$77,278	$2,920 (4%)	$57,760	$18,018	$1,500
2020	$74,358	$2,720 (4%)	$55,440	$17,418	$1,500
2019	$71,638	$2,508 (4%)	$53,322	$16,816	$1,500
2018	$69,130	$2,618 (4%)	$51,400	$16,326	$1,404
2017	$66,512	$2,034 (3%)	$49,308	$15,804	$1,400
2016	$64,478	$1,940 (3%)	$47,682	$15,396	$1,400
2015	$62,538	$2,296 (4%)	$46,200	$15,038	$1,300
2014	$60,242	$1,982 (3%)	$44,742	$14,400	$1,100
2013	$58,260	--	$43,200	$13,960	$1,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WFU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,152 dormitories available to its students at $10,144 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WFU is $1,127 per month.
Does WFU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WFU for one academic year is $7,870, which works out to $874 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WFU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WFU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,572

If living off-campus, with family: $2,390

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,572
How much is WFU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $85 and $80 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WFU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Wake Forest University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,434	$1,560
For out-of-state students	$2,434	$1,560

Housing and Meal

Wake Forest University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Wake Forest University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,870	$10,144	N/A	99	4,152
2021	$7,486	$9,848	N/A	99	3,834
2020	$7,180	$9,560	N/A	99	4,171
2019	$6,750	$9,282	N/A	99	4,018
2018	$6,342	$9,012	N/A	0	4,031
2017	$5,998	$8,750	N/A	0	3,810
2016	$5,764	$8,496	N/A	0	3,821

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wake Forest University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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