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Wake Forest University Men's Basketball

The Wake Forest University men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The program is better funded than 96% of D1 men's basketball programs, earning an A for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 98% of D1 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 9% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
18
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Atlantic Coast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
5,413
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
22%
State
North Carolina
City
Winston-Salem
Address
1834 Wake Forest Road
Staff
Steve Forbes
Head Coach
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 96% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$12,715,520
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$2,448,895
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$701,015
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$97,233
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$56,030
A

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 98% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
95%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
90%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$67,722
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$78,158
F

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 9% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$63,608
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$63,608
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$20,440
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$28,746
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$85
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (336) 758-5000

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