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Wake Forest University Men's Football

Welcome to the Wake Forest University men's football recruiting profile. Wake Forest competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Atlantic Coast Conference from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Led by head coach Jake Dickert, Wake Forest University pairs a 22% acceptance rate with a 89% graduation rate and a $24,401 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
130
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
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.
9,843
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
22%
State
North Carolina
City
Winston-Salem
Address
1834 Wake Forest Road

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 55% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Jake Dickert
Head Coach
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Justin Kramer
Baker Family Assistant Head Coach
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Dyrell Roberts
The Balogh Family Football Assistant Coach For Wide Receivers
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Effrem Reed
Running Backs Dyrell Roberts The Balogh Family Football Assistant Coach For Wide Receivers
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Carter Webb
Assistant Offensive Line Coach
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Kyle Thornton
Assistant Defensive Line Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 88% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
93%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
89%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$67,722
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$78,158
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 14% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$66,470
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$66,470
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$21,312
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$24,401
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$85
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 72% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$39,399,925
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$3,472,586
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (336) 758-5000

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