Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC
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    Faculty & Research

    158 faculty · 418 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Communication34 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 36.8
    Alessandra Von Burg, Associate Professor
    Alex Klein, Visiting Assistant Professor
    Ananda Mitra, Professor
    Betsy Chapman, Part-Time Assistant Professor of Communication, Executive Director of Family Communications
    Courses: Introduction to Communication and Rhetoric · Debate and Advocacy · Public Speaking · Relational Communication · Introduction to Critical and Creative Media · Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications +34 more
    Biochemistry33 faculty · 22 courses avg h-index 22.5 #15 of 33 in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
    Alan Townsend, Sabin Center Executive Director and Professor h-index 76
    Notable: “Transformation of the Nitrogen Cycle: Recent Trends, Questions, and Potential Solutions” (2008) · 6,986 citations
    Susan R. Wente, President Emerita and Distinguished University Professor h-index 58
    Notable: “Efficient multiplex biallelic zebrafish genome editing using a CRISPR nuclease system” (2013) · 1,377 citations
    Gloria K. Muday, Professor h-index 58
    Hormone and redox signaling, flavonols, biochemistry, and molecular biology Research The emphasis of research in the Muday lab is the understanding of hormone and reactive oxygen species (ROS) signaling. We are using genetic and molecular b
    Notable: “Flavonoids Act as Negative Regulators of Auxin Transport in Vivo in Arabidopsis” (2001) · 810 citations
    Miles R. Silman, Professor h-index 43
    Tropical Forest Ecology, Conservation Biology, Community and Population Ecology Research My primary interests are community composition and dynamics of Andean and Amazonian tree communities in both space and time. The lab’s current re
    Notable: “Benchmark map of forest carbon stocks in tropical regions across three continents” (2011) · 2,390 citations
    Courses: Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology · Microbial Physiology · Metabolic Diseases · Molecular Virology · Biochemistry I: Macromolecules and Metabolism · Advanced Biochemistry Lab +16 more
    Psychology25 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 23.4 #31 of 89 in Psychology
    William Fleeson, Hultquist Family Professor of Psychology h-index 52
    Notable: “Toward a structure- and process-integrated view of personality: Traits as density distributions of states.” (2001) · 1,268 citations
    R. Michael Furr, Professor, Director of Graduate Studies h-index 41
    Notable: “Personality and Life Satisfaction: A Facet-Level Analysis” (2004) · 437 citations
    Lisa Kiang, Professor h-index 39
    Notable: “Activating stereotypes undermines task performance expectations.” (1998) · 210 citations
    Christian Waugh, Professor h-index 38
    Notable: “What good are positive emotions in crisis? A prospective study of resilience and emotions following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, 2001.” (2003) · 2,158 citations
    Courses: Learning to Learn · Introductory Psychology · Methods in Psychological Research for the Minor · Research Methods I · Research Methods I Lab · Research Methods II +34 more
    Economics25 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 11.3 #72 of 104 in Economics
    Fred Chen, Professor h-index 31
    Economic Epidemiology, Bioeconomics
    Notable: “Genetic and Clinical Features of Hemoglobin H Disease in Chinese Patients” (2000) · 217 citations
    Koleman Strumpf, Professor and Burchfield Presidential Chair of Political Economy h-index 19
    File Sharing, Predication Markets, and Industrial Organization Personal Webpage Please also see – WFU Teacher Scholar portraits
    Notable: “The Effect of File Sharing on Record Sales: An Empirical Analysis” (2007) · 878 citations
    Robert Whaples, Professor h-index 18
    American Economic History, Consensus Among Economists, and Political Economy See also WFU Expert File Listing If you have received an
    Notable: “ARE DISAGREEMENTS AMONG MALE AND FEMALE ECONOMISTS MARGINAL AT BEST?: A SURVEY OF AEA MEMBERS AND THEIR VIEWS ON ECONOMICS AND ECONOMIC POLICY” (2013) · 95 citations
    Erik Nesson, Associate Professor h-index 17
    Health Economics, Law and Economics, and Sports Economics. Erik Nesson Webpage
    Notable: “The effects of e-cigarette taxes on e-cigarette prices and tobacco product sales: Evidence from retail panel data” (2022) · 133 citations
    Courses: Introduction to Economics · Intermediate Microeconomics · Intermediate Macroeconomics · Applied Econometrics · Intermediate Mathematical Microeconomics · Intermediate Mathematical Macroeconomics +34 more
    Government24 faculty · 40 courses avg h-index 9.5 #40 of 100 in Political Science
    Peter Siavelis, Professor h-index 22
    Latin American Politics; Political Institutions; Election Systems; Candidate Selection; Chilean Politics Peter Siavelis is Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Chile/Argentina Study
    Notable: “Continuity and Change in the Chilean Party System” (1997) · 103 citations
    Neil DeVotta, Professor h-index 18
    South Asia Politics Neil DeVotta is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University. His research interests include South Asian security and politics, ethnicity and nationalism, ethnic conflict resolution, and d
    Notable: “The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Lost Quest for Separatism in Sri Lanka” (2009) · 94 citations
    Charles Kennedy, Professor h-index 17
    Comparative Public Policy, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East and South Asia, Pakistan Studies Hank Kennedy has been a member of the Department of Political Science at Wake Forest University since 1985. He has written about South Asian p
    Notable: “Induced Bias in Innovation and the Theory of Distribution” (1964) · 637 citations
    John Dinan, Professor and Department Chair h-index 14
    Federalism, State Constitutionalism, State Politics, American Political Development John Dinan ’s research focuses on state constitutionalism, federalism, and American political development. He is the author of several books, including Sta
    Notable: “Implementing Health Reform: Intergovernmental Bargaining and the Affordable Care Act” (2014) · 42 citations
    Courses: American Government and Politics · Comparative Government and Politics · Political Theory · International Politics · America's First Ladies · Political Structures of Present-day Spain +34 more
    Sociology17 faculty · 38 courses avg h-index 10.9 #13 of 39 in Sociology
    Catherine Harnois, Professor h-index 22
    Notable: “Health care barriers, racism, and intersectionality in Australia” (2017) · 151 citations
    Catherine T. Harris, Professor Emerita / Research Professor h-index 20
    Notable: “Rethinking standards from green to sustainable” (2004) · 228 citations
    Robin W. Simon, Professor Emerita h-index 19
    David Yamane, Professor h-index 17
    Notable: “Secularization on Trial: In Defense of a Neosecularization Paradigm” (1997) · 252 citations
    Courses: Analyzing the Social World · Principles of Sociology · Social Problems · Contemporary Families · Social Deviance · Public Engagement in USA and Other Post-industrial Societies +32 more

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Wake Forest University. Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC reports an overall acceptance rate of 21.7%, an early-round acceptance rate of 35.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1410–1520, a class size of 1,400, and a yield of 37.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Mid-size private in North Carolina. Strong business program. Test-optional since 2008.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Wake Forest University: key admissions facts

    Wake Forest University's overall acceptance rate is 21.7% (the most recent Common Data Set). Wake Forest University's early-round acceptance rate is 35.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Wake Forest University's SAT middle-50% range is 1410–1520 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Wake Forest University is about 3.82 (the most recent Common Data Set). Wake Forest University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 37.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Wake Forest University for families earning under $75,000 is about $15,564 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Wake Forest University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Wake Forest University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,567 per year in net price at Wake Forest University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,890 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Wake Forest University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$14,567
    $30,001–$48,000$12,890
    $48,001–$75,000$19,234
    $75,001–$110,000$28,567
    Over $110,000$52,890
    Tuition (before aid)$69,130
    Room and board$22,104

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?

    Wake Forest University's overall acceptance rate is 21.7%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 35.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Wake Forest University?

    Admitted students at Wake Forest University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1410–1520 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.82, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Wake Forest University?

    Getting into Wake Forest University is very difficult: it admits 21.7% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Wake Forest University offer early decision or early action?

    Wake Forest University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 35.0%, versus 21.7% overall.

    How much does Wake Forest University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Wake Forest University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $15,564 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Wake Forest University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $14,567 per year in net price at Wake Forest University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $52,890 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,234 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Wake Forest University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.