Wake Forest University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
NaN%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wake Forest University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.2%(3,652)
Hispanic
9.8%(502)
African American
7.3%(374)
Asian
4.6%(234)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.9%(301)
Unknown
1.2%(61)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment9,739
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Wake Forest University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Wake Forest University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.4%(2,553)
Women
54.6%(3,069)

Gender Statistics

Men2,553

26% of total enrollment

Women3,069

32% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wake Forest University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
33.9%(1,857)
20-21
48.2%(2,638)
22-24
17.6%(965)
25+
0.2%(11)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(21)
22-24
31.9%(1,165)
25+
67.5%(2,464)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

42%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wake Forest University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(118)

Regional Representation

International118

NaN% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age