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QS Rank:

741

Wake Forest University

North Carolina

United States

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication program at Wake Forest University's Department of Communication offers a comprehensive study of human communication through theoretical, critical, and scientific approaches. Embracing a liberal arts philosophy, the program fosters scholarship, creative production, and teaching to prepare students for responsible citizenship and diverse career paths where communication expertise is essential. It has been Wake Forest's most popular major over the past decade, reflecting its relevance and student interest.

Location

1834 Wake Forest Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27109

Website

http://www.wfu.edu

Total Cost

$64,758

Median Salary

$46,000

Ranking

#463

US World and News Report

#741

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

21.55%

Yield Rate

36.76%

ACT range

32-34

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$64,758

In State Cost

$64,758

Out of State Cost

$64,758

In State Tuition Fees

$64,758

Room And Board

$17,848

Living Cost

$22,798

Average Total Aid Awarded

$46,077

Funding Options

Need-Based Aid

Merit Scholarship

Scholarship

Average award: $46,077.

Scholarships

Need-Based Aid - Available for eligible students demonstrating financial need. Requires CSS PROFILE and FAFSA applications. Deadlines are November 15 for Early Decision I and January 1 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants.; Merit-Based Scholarships - Students are automatically considered for highly selective merit-based scholarships if all required application materials are submitted by December 1 (or November 15 for some considerations). No additional application is required. Not available for transfer students.; North Carolina Gateway to Wake Forest University Program - Starting Fall 2026, undergraduate students from North Carolina with family incomes less than $200,000 per year will attend tuition-free. For incomes less than $100,000, financial aid will cover standard living expenses in addition to full tuition. Students from families earning between $200,000 and $300,000 will be eligible for financial aid covering 50% of tuition.