Year Founded 1834
Students 9322 (Undergraduate: 5,490, Graduate: 3,832)
Student-fo-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Welcome to Wake Forest
Like many other colleges and universities, we place our institutional motto in our official seal. But we don’t leave it there. We let it roam. We let its Deac flag fly.
Our motto, Pro Humanitate (For Humanity), is a calling to use our knowledge, talents and compassion to better the lives of others. It can mean donating time and resources to our communities or simply a lifelong commitment to pursuing our best self. No matter your personal interpretation, it’s an opportunity to leave the world better than we found it.
Academic Excellence at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest students and faculty play a vital role in addressing global challenges, from advancing medical breakthroughs to shaping ethical leadership and sustainable innovation. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, our work drives meaningful impact beyond academia. This commitment to academic excellence helps position Wake Forest as a leader in creating solutions that benefit society on a global scale.