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Wake Forest University receives a “C” grade by What Will They Learn? which takes into account the university’s educational prowess. Factors include composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government or history, economics, mathematics, and natural science.

Wake Forest University receives an “A-” grade for the Average Salary of Recent Graduates. As of 2021, alumni with 0-5 years of experience after graduating from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree make $65,300 on average according to Payscale.

Wake Forest University receives an “A+” grade for the Average Salary of Graduates Mid-Career. As of 2021, alumni with 10+ years of experience after graduating from Wake Forest University with a bachelor’s degree make $128,900 on average according to Payscale.

Wake Forest University receives an “A+” grade for the Percent of Graduates with Debt (Federal and Private). In 2020, 30% of graduates accumulated student debt from federal and/or private sources according to The Institute for College Access & Success.

Wake Forest University receives a “C-” grade for the Average Debt of Graduates (Federal and Private). In 2020, graduates accumulated $36,016 of debt on average from federal and/or private sources according to The Institute for College Access & Success.

Wake Forest University receives an “F” grade for Mandated Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Training for Staff. The university’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts the “New Faculty Orientation” which provides new staff with resources such as:

• “Want to Reach All of Your Students? Here’s How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive”
• “The Black Academic’s Guide to Winning Tenure — Without Losing Your Soul”

Wake Forest University receives an “F” grade for having a Bias Response Team. Bias Reporting Systems and Response Teams are systems or teams of faculty, staff, and sometimes law enforcement.

According to SpeechFirst, students are “encouraged to report ‘bias incidents’ to these boards (or teams) in the name of inclusion and tolerance, but it’s often unclear what the school considers ‘bias’ in the first place. Overly broad or vague definitions of bias put all kinds of speech at risk of being reported – even unpopular speech which is protected by the First Amendment.”

Wake Forest University receives an “A” grade for the Ratio of Right-Leaning Clubs to Left-Leaning Clubs. Out of a list of 20 clubs (10 from each side), the university has one right-leaning club compared to one left-leaning club. The Federalist Society is the one right-leaning club. OUTLaw is the one left-leaning club.

Wake Forest University receives a “C” grade due to not have a Turning Point USA chapter. The university has not denied a Turning Point USA chapter on campus. Unfortunately, universities and Student Governments around the country often use their power to prevent certain clubs from operating on campus.

Wake Forest University receives a “C+” grade for the Amount of Foreign Funding Received. According to College Foreign Gift Reporting, the total amount of foreign funding the university has received is $1,957.34 per current undergraduate student. Oftentimes, foreign parties will convey their influence by funding certain courses, activities, professors, and organizations on campus. In certain cases, universities must abide by restrictions dictated by foreign parties to receive funding. In addition, there have been reports that claim that universities underreport foreign funding. The figure above only takes into account reported foreign funding.

Wake Forest University receives a “B” grade for Required Equity, Diversity, or Inclusion Courses for Students. The university’s website lists a “Cultural Diversity Requirement” as part of its General Education Curriculum. According to the university, “All students must complete at least one course that educated them regarding cultural diversity.” However, the listed courses do not appear to have a left-leaning bend.

Wake Forest University receives a “B” grade for Segregated Dormitories, Graduations, and Classes. The university has one segregated convocation (Lavender Graduation).

The university has no segregated classes or dormitories.

Wake Forest University receives an “A” grade for Protests and Canceling Speakers. Since 2021, no instances of protests, speech cancelations, or violence/attempted violence against speakers have occurred.

Wake Forest University receives a “C” grade for Mask and Vaccine Mandates. The university no longer requires vaccines for faculty, staff, and students. According to the university’s website, “Effective May 12, 2023, Wake Forest will strongly recommend that all faculty, staff and students remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including variant-updated boosters. The University will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.”

Wake Forest University receives a “D+” grade for the Percent of Students Graduating with STEM Degrees. According to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Center (IPEDS), as of 2020, 4.92% of the current undergraduate student population graduate with a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) degree. Across the United States, students who graduate with STEM degrees tend to earn more on average than their other student counterparts.

Wake Forest University receives a “C” grade for Required Western Civilization Courses for Students. While the university does not have a required Western Civilization course or category of courses, some categories offer Western Civilization courses. To fulfill the Humanities requirement, students must complete two courses from two of the four categories: History, Philosophy, Study of Religions, or Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies. Western Civilization classes that complete the Humanities requirement include:

• “Western Civilization to 1700”
• “Atlantic World since 1500”
• “Americas and the World”
• “Introduction to the Bible”
• “Introduction to Christian Traditions”

To fulfill the Social Sciences requirement, students take two courses from two of these categories: Anthropology, Communication, Economics, Education, Politics and International Affairs, Psychology, and Sociology. Political and International Affairs courses include:

• “American Government and Politics”