Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Wake Forest University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Wake Forest University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$64,758
Out-of-state tuition
$64,758
Average net price
$28,746
Last updated June 13, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Wake Forest University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$82,818
4-year attendance
$331,272
4-year tuition
$259,032
4-year net price
$114,984
Wake Forest University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,554 | $71,264 | $963/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,043 | $76,775 | $504/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,769 | $70,049 | $1,064/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,759 | $63,059 | $1,647/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $54,447 | $28,371 | $4,537/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Wake Forest University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $96,143 | ~27 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $86,086 | ~30 months |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $77,362 | ~33 months |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $73,169 | ~35 months |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,533 | ~39 months |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $61,076 | ~42 months |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $58,731 | ~44 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $57,100 | ~45 months |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $56,086 | ~46 months |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $49,727 | ~52 months |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,075 | ~60 months |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $40,913 | ~63 months |
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Wake Forest University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Wake Forest University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
9.49%
Federal loan rate
14.58%
Median completer debt
$21,500
Median monthly payment
$228