Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is ranked No.1 in the Greensboro area by Niche. The university has also been ranked among the Top 30 by U.S News and World Report for the 25th consecutive year. Wake Forest University has 6 schools, the popular majors being economics, political science, government, and biology.
Wake Forest University Global Ranking
QS topuniversities rank universities nationally and globally. The ranks of Wake Forest University over the years are mentioned below.
| Year | 2012 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Global Rank | 317 | 329 | 328 | 461-470 | 401-420 | 411-420 | 387 | 398 | 380 |
Following is the criterion, QS top Universities uses to rank the universities over the world:
| QS Top Universities criteria | Wake Forest University Score |
|---|---|
| Academic Reputation | 6.7 |
| Employer Reputation | 7.6 |
| Faculty Student | 100 |
| Citations per faculty | 19.6 |
| International Faculty | 8.2 |
| International Students | 16.3 |
The Times Higher Education ranks Wake Forest University 251-300 globally. The university comes No.419 in the Best Global Universities category by U.S News and World Report.
The Center for World University Ranking ranks Wake Forest University No.222 on a global scale. In fact, last year(2019-20) it was ranked 224 and has gone up by 2 ranks this year.
Wake Forest University National Ranking
Wake Forest University is ranked among some of the top private universities in the United States of America. The national rank awarded to this university by various publications is tabulated below.
| Source | Rankings by Various Agencies |
|---|---|
| QS Top Universities | 92 |
| The Times Higher Education | 64 |
| US News and World Report | 28 |
| CWUR | 79 |
| Niche | 39 |
Wake Forest University has been among the Top 100 private universities in the US. The above table lays down the facts for your reference.
QS has given an overall score of 49.9 out of 100 for Wake Forest University.
US News and World Report have ranked Wake Forest University in various categories, considering various criteria. The information is tabulated for your reference below.
| US News & World News, Categories | Rankings |
|---|---|
| 2012 Best National universities | 28 |
| Best Undergraduate Teaching | 44 |
| Best value schools | 24 |
| Best Alumni giving | 25 |
| Best Undergraduate Business Programs | 38 |
Rankings of the Graduate School Programs
US News also ranks Wake Forest University’s graduate school programs. Given below is some information regarding the same.
| Wake | US News National Ranking |
|---|---|
| Part-time MBA | 18 |
| Best Law Schools | 42 |
| Legal Writing | 6 |
| Best Medical Schools: research | 52 |
| Best Medical Schools: primary care | 68 |
| Nursing- Anesthesia | 10 |
| Physician Assistant | 7 |
Niche publication has ranked Wake Forest University on aspects ranging from student life to dorm rooms. Tabulated below is information regarding the same.
| Niche Ranking, Categories | Rankings |
|---|---|
| Top Private Universities in America | 39 / 943 |
| Best Colleges in America | 44 / 1619 |
| Best student life in America | 51 / 1580 |
| Hardest colleges to get into in America | 73 / 1660 |
| Best Value Colleges in America | 75 / 1572 |
| Best College Campuses in America | 91 / 1408 |
| Top party schools in America | 101 / 1587 |
| Best College Food in America | 176 / 1377 |
| Best College Dorms in America | 194 / 1376 |
Wake Forest University Regional Ranking
Wake Forest University comes No.1 in Best colleges and Best Value Schools ranking in the Greensboro area.
Wake Forest University’s Niche ranking in North Carolina is listed below.
| Categories in North Carolina | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Best Colleges in North Carolina | 2 |
| Best Value Colleges | 3 |
| Best student life | 3 |
| Best academics in North Carolina | 4 |
| Hardest colleges to get into | 4 |
| Best college campuses | 4 |
| Top Party Schools | 5 |
| Best College Dorms | 7 |
| Most Diverse Colleges | 15 |
Wake Forest University is compared with other universities in North Carolina for better comparison. The data is tabulated below.
| University | Rankings in North Carolina | National Rankings by US News |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 1 | 12 |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2 | 28 |
| North Carolina State University | 3 | 80 |
| Wake Forest University | 4 | 28 |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 5 | 227 |
| Appalachian State University | 6 | 6 (Regional University South) |
| The University of North Carolina at Greensboro | 7 | 258 |
| East Carolina University | 8 | 217 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | 9 | 187 |
| Elon University | 10 | 88 |
| Davidson College | 11 | 15 (National Liberal Arts Colleges) |
Wake Forest University Employment Rankings
US News and World report and Niche publications estimate the median starting salaries of graduates from Wake Forest University as $55,900 and $51,000 respectively.
94% of graduates are employed 2 years after graduation. The graduation rates are also high. Graduate rates are 89% and 84% as reported by Niche and US News respectively.
The Center for World University Rankings ranks WFU No.70 globally for alumni employment.
Comparison of alumni employment ranks of various universities ranked globally on par with Wake Forest University is listed below.
| World Rank | University | National Rank | Ranks (Alumni Employment) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214 | Georgetown University | 76 | 54 |
| 215 | University of Miami | 77 | 248 |
| 220 | The Scripps Research Institute | 78 | - |
| 222 | Wake Forest university | 79 | 70 |
| 230 | University of Cincinnati | 80 | 239 |
| 231 | University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston | 81 | - |
Wake Forest University Subject-wise Rankings
QS Top Universities has ranked various subjects offered by Wake Forest University. The ranks are as follows:
- Life Sciences and Medicine- 212
- Medicine- 201-250
- Pharmacy and Pharmacology- 201-250
- Biological Sciences- 251-300
US News and World Report’s global ranking for Wake Forest University subjects are as follows:
- Cardiac and cardiovascular systems- 99
- Endocrinology and metabolism- 124
- Surgery- 135
- Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical imaging-167
- Clinical Medicine- 169
- Molecular Biology and Genetics- 182
These are some subjects that are ranked among the top 200 globally.
With a 10% international student population, Wake Forest University has around 5,000 undergraduate students. Its diverse and inclusive environment has helped it reach better ranks over the years.
Alumni, staff, and students have rated the various aspects of the university personally.
| Criteria | Wake Forest University Alumni Rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Activities and social life | 4.6 |
| City and setting | 4.4 |
| Classes and teaching | 4.9 |
| Food and dining | 4.2 |
| Dorms and housing | 4.8 |
| Health and safety | 5 |
Wake Forest University has also been ranked No.1 in Fall Campus Beauty and it comes 27 out of 1380 universities in student athletics. It is also ranked No.1 for Top Intense Colleges in America by Businessinsider and is among the top 5 schools that do not require the SAT or ACT.
Wake Forest University has a good academic profile, faculty reputation, employment ratings and also provides a congenial environment to its students.
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