Is Wake Forest University a Catholic college?

No. Wake Forest University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry.

Where is Mass celebrated at Wake Forest University?

Mass is listed at Wait Chapel, 1834 Wake Forest Road and Davis Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is Wake Forest University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Wake Forest University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

Universidad · Vida católica en el campus

Wake Forest University

UbicaciónWinston-Salem, NC
Tipo y tamañoPrivada sin fines de lucro · de 4 años · 9,121 estudiantes

Sitio web oficial Insignia de recomendado

Puntuación de Vida Católica

Vida católica 75%Académicos 25%

BVida católica
80 de 100

AAcadémicos
98 de 100

Verificado el 12 oct. 2026 · Cómo funciona la puntuación

Recomendado por CompassQué significan las insignias

Wake Forest University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry serves Wake Forest University from the Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall, led by Fr. David McCanless, the Catholic chaplain. The published schedule lists Sunday Mass at Wait Chapel, Monday to Thursday Mass at Davis Chapel, and weekly Thursday confession and adoration. FOCUS missionaries lead four Bible studies, and the ministry also lists an O.C.I.A. process and an Advent retreat.

Misa, confesión y adoración

Confirme con la parroquia

Misa 3

Domingo11:00 a. m.Wait Chapel, 1834 Wake Forest Road · During the academic year; schedule changes are posted on the ministry's calendar.
Monday, Wednesday12:00 p. m.Davis Chapel
Tuesday, Thursday5:00 p. m.Davis Chapel

Confesión 1

Jueves1:30 p. m.Fr. David's Office, Kitchin Ministry Suite · Scheduled 1:30 to 4:30 PM on Thursdays.

Adoración 1

Jueves5:30 p. m.Davis Chapel · Scheduled 5:30 to 6:30 PM on Thursdays.

Los horarios provienen solo de páginas oficiales de parroquias, capellanías o escuelas, y pueden cambiar según la temporada. Última verificación: 12 oct. 2026.

Fuentes de estos horarios (1)

Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. Wait Chapel Celebrated every Sunday during the academic year unless a schedule change is announced.”
Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM in Wait Chapel during the academic year.
“Daily Mass 12 PM MW 5 PM T, TH Davis Chapel”
Weekday Mass is listed at 12 PM on Monday and Wednesday and at 5 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Chapel.
“Daily Mass 12 PM MW 5 PM T, TH Davis Chapel”
Weekday Mass is listed at 12 PM on Monday and Wednesday and at 5 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Chapel.
“Confession 1:30-4:30 PM Thursday Fr. David’s Office – Kitchin Ministry Suite”
Confession is scheduled Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.
“Adoration 5:30-6:30 PM Thursday Davis Chapel”
Eucharistic adoration is scheduled Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Davis Chapel.

Ficha de vida católica

Cada línea es un aspecto que buscamos. Una marca significa sí, media marca significa en parte, un guion significa no. “Información insuficiente” significa que las fuentes oficiales no lo indican.

Vida católica en el campus

80 de 100 puntos según lo que pudimos documentar.

Sí:
Pastoral universitaria católica que atiende este campus (centro católico, pastoral universitaria o capellanía)Sí (The ministry's own site describes itself as a Catholic campus ministry for Wake Forest, and the Diocese of Charlotte lists Wake Forest University among its campuses served.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “A Catholic home at Wake Forest—rooted in Jesus Christ and made real in everyday friendship.”
  Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry is a Catholic campus ministry at Wake Forest.
2. College Students | Diocese of Charlottecharlottediocese.org/faith-edu/college-students · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Campuses We Serve NC Agricultural and Technical State University Western Carolina University Wake Forest University”
  Diócesis de Charlotte lists Wake Forest University among the campuses its Catholic Campus Ministry serves.
Sí:
Centro o capilla católica dedicada en el campus o junto a élSí (The Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall is a dedicated Catholic space on campus.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Address & Locations | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/address-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wait Chapel 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston Salem, NC 27106 Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall 2535 Jasper Memory Lane”
  The Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall is at 2535 Jasper Memory Lane; Wait Chapel is at 1834 Wake Forest Road.
2. Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Catholic Lounge is located in the basement of Collins Residence Hall.”
  The Catholic Lounge is in the basement of Collins Residence Hall.
Sí:
Capellán sacerdote asignado a la pastoral universitariaCapellán sacerdote de tiempo completo (Fr. David McCanless is presented as the Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Staff | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/leadership-staff-redesign-v1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. David McCanless Chaplain mccanldr@wfu.edu”
  Fr. David McCanless is the ministry's Chaplain and can be reached at mccanldr@wfu.edu.
  “He has served as Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest since 2024.”
  Fr. David McCanless has served as Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest since 2024.
En parte:
Misa entre semana en la pastoral universitaria1–4 días entre semana (Daily Mass is listed for Monday (12 PM), Tuesday (5 PM), Wednesday (12 PM) and Thursday (5 PM) in Davis Chapel, which is four weekdays. The schedule page also notes no daily Mass Monday to Wednesday, October 5 to 7, 2026, which is not counted.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass 12 PM MW 5 PM T, TH Davis Chapel”
  Weekday Mass is listed at 12 PM on Monday and Wednesday and at 5 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Chapel.
2. Sacred Spaces | Office of the Chaplain, Wake Forest Universitychaplain.wfu.edu/chaplains-office/sacred-spaces · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Davis Chapel Divinity and Religious Studies Building”
  Davis Chapel is located in the Divinity and Religious Studies Building on the Wake Forest campus.
En parte:
Misa dominical en la pastoral universitaria o en una capilla del campusUna Misa de fin de semana (One Sunday Mass at 11:00 AM in Wait Chapel.)
Fuentes (2)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. Wait Chapel Celebrated every Sunday during the academic year unless a schedule change is announced.”
  Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM in Wait Chapel during the academic year.
2. Address & Locations | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/address-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Wait Chapel 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston Salem, NC 27106 Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall 2535 Jasper Memory Lane”
  The Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall is at 2535 Jasper Memory Lane; Wait Chapel is at 1834 Wake Forest Road.
Sí:
Confesión con horario fijo en la pastoral universitariaSemanal o con más frecuencia (Confession is scheduled Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM in the chaplain's office in the Kitchin Ministry Suite.)
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession 1:30-4:30 PM Thursday Fr. David’s Office – Kitchin Ministry Suite”
  Confession is scheduled Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.
Sí:
Grupos estudiantiles católicos y misiones (p. ej., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, estudios bíblicos)Dos o más (FOCUS (a Catholic campus outreach serving Wake Forest, per focus.org) plus four FOCUS-led Bible studies listed on the ministry's site (freshman men's and women's, upperclassman men's and women's). Counted as two or more groups.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Staff | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/leadership-staff-redesign-v1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our FOCUS team accompanies students through friendship, Bible studies, discipleship, and a shared life of faith.”
  A FOCUS missionary team works with students at Wake Forest through Bible studies and friendship.
2. Campus | FOCUSfocus.org/about/campuses · verificado el 12 oct. 2026
  “Wake Forest University”
  FOCUS lists Wake Forest University among the campuses where it serves.
3. Join a Bible Study | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries and offer students a welcoming place to pray with Scripture, ask questions, and grow in faith together.”
  The ministry's Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries.
  “Tuesday Schedule COllins Catholic Lounge Freshman Men’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m.”
  A freshman men's Bible study meets Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Collins Catholic Lounge.
  “Wednesday Schedule collins catholic lounge Upperclassman Women’s Bible Study 7:00 p.m.”
  An upperclassman women's Bible study meets Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Collins Catholic Lounge.
Sí:
Programas de formación (retiros, OCIA/RCIA, servicio, grupos pequeños)Dos o más tipos (Formation kinds listed: the O.C.I.A. process for adults, small-group Bible studies, and an Advent retreat.)
Fuentes (3)
1. Becoming Catholic (O.C.I.A.) | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/becoming-catholic-o-c-i-a · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is a welcoming journey for anyone who wants to explore the Catholic faith or prepare to enter the Church.”
  The ministry offers an O.C.I.A. process for adults exploring or preparing to enter the Catholic Church.
2. Join a Bible Study | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries and offer students a welcoming place to pray with Scripture, ask questions, and grow in faith together.”
  The ministry's Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries.
3. Social Events | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/social-events · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Advent Retreat Our Lady of Fatima, Downtown Winston 5-9 PM”
  An Advent retreat is scheduled for Friday, December 4, from 5 to 9 PM at Our Lady of Fatima, Downtown Winston.
No:
Iglesia católica a distancia de caminata (calculado a partir de OpenStreetMap)Ninguna registrada a menos de 3 millasCalculado a partir de las ubicaciones de iglesias en OpenStreetMap.
En parte:
Horario semanal publicado de Misa, confesión y adoraciónDe 6 a 11 veces por semana (7 horarios semanales documentados: 5 de Misa, 1 de confesión, 1 de adoración.)Calculado a partir de los horarios verificados de Misa, confesión y adoración que aparecen en esta página (cada día con horario cuenta una vez).

Las calificaciones provienen de los indicadores documentados de la rúbrica. “Información insuficiente” no significa que la escuela no lo tenga.

Fortalezas

Mass is celebrated on campus at Wait Chapel on Sundays and at Davis Chapel on four weekdays.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. Wait Chapel Celebrated every Sunday during the academic year unless a schedule change is announced.”
  Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM in Wait Chapel during the academic year.
  “Daily Mass 12 PM MW 5 PM T, TH Davis Chapel”
  Weekday Mass is listed at 12 PM on Monday and Wednesday and at 5 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Chapel.
A named chaplain, Fr. David McCanless, serves the ministry, and FOCUS missionaries lead Bible studies.
Fuentes (2)
1. Staff | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/leadership-staff-redesign-v1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. David McCanless Chaplain mccanldr@wfu.edu”
  Fr. David McCanless is the ministry's Chaplain and can be reached at mccanldr@wfu.edu.
  “He has served as Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest since 2024.”
  Fr. David McCanless has served as Catholic Chaplain at Wake Forest since 2024.
2. Join a Bible Study | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/join-a-bible-study · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries and offer students a welcoming place to pray with Scripture, ask questions, and grow in faith together.”
  The ministry's Bible studies are led by FOCUS missionaries.
Confession and Eucharistic adoration are both scheduled weekly on Thursdays.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Confession 1:30-4:30 PM Thursday Fr. David’s Office – Kitchin Ministry Suite”
  Confession is scheduled Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.
  “Adoration 5:30-6:30 PM Thursday Davis Chapel”
  Eucharistic adoration is scheduled Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM in Davis Chapel.

Inquietudes

Only one weekend Mass is listed, on Sunday.
Fuentes (1)
1. Mass Times & Sacraments | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/mass-times-sacraments · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. Wait Chapel Celebrated every Sunday during the academic year unless a schedule change is announced.”
  Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM in Wait Chapel during the academic year.

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El centro católico

Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry (Catholic Lounge, Collins Residence Hall)

Dirección: 2535 Jasper Memory Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27109
Ubicación: En el campus
Instalaciones: Catholic Lounge (basement of Collins Residence Hall)

Fuente: wakeforestcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, wakeforestcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, wakeforestcatholic.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Clubes católicos y vida estudiantil

6 grupos y actividades regulares · 3 en el campus, 1 fuera del campus, 2 sin ubicación publicada

Retiros 1

Advent RetreatFuera del campus
Friday, December 4, 5-9 PM
Advent retreat at Our Lady of Fatima, Downtown Winston.
wakeforestcatholic.com

Formación en la fe 3

Freshman Men's and Women's Bible StudiesEn el campus
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
FOCUS-led Bible studies held in the Collins Catholic Lounge.
wakeforestcatholic.com, wakeforestcatholic.com
Upperclassman Men's and Women's Bible StudiesEn el campus
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM
FOCUS-led Bible studies held in the Collins Catholic Lounge.
wakeforestcatholic.com, wakeforestcatholic.com
Becoming Catholic (O.C.I.A.)
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults process for students exploring the Catholic faith or preparing to enter the Church.
wakeforestcatholic.com

Vida social 1

Wednesday Night Student DinnerEn el campus
Wednesdays, 6 PM
Weekly student dinner in Collins Residence Hall.
wakeforestcatholic.com

Clubes y grupos 1

FOCUS missionaries at Wake Forest
FOCUS missionary team that leads Bible studies and friendship outreach to students.
wakeforestcatholic.com, focus.org

Todo lo que aparece lo publica la escuela, su pastoral universitaria o la parroquia. Pregunte al ministro universitario qué se hace este semestre.

Pastoral universitaria católica

Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry

Fuentes (3)

Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“A Catholic home at Wake Forest—rooted in Jesus Christ and made real in everyday friendship.”
Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry is a Catholic campus ministry at Wake Forest.
“The Catholic Lounge is located in the basement of Collins Residence Hall.”
The Catholic Lounge is in the basement of Collins Residence Hall.
Welcome & Mission | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/welcome-mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Catholic Campus Ministry supports undergraduate and graduate students in living and growing in their Catholic faith”
The ministry supports undergraduate and graduate students in their Catholic faith.
Address & Locations | Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministrywakeforestcatholic.com/address-locations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Wait Chapel 1834 Wake Forest Road Winston Salem, NC 27106 Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall 2535 Jasper Memory Lane”
The Catholic Lounge in Collins Residence Hall is at 2535 Jasper Memory Lane; Wait Chapel is at 1834 Wake Forest Road.
“Contact anyone on staff with questions if you are unable to find us on campus!”
The ministry's locations are on the Wake Forest campus.

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Excelencia académica

98 de 100

De datos federales, en escalas fijas publicadas.

Cada medida cuenta con la proporción indicada.

Tasa de graduación 35% de la puntuación89%
Retención de primer año 20% de la puntuación93%
Puntajes de pruebas de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso 15% de la puntuaciónSAT 1,475 · ACT 33
Proporción de estudiantes por profesor 15% de la puntuación10 a 1
Gasto en enseñanza por estudiante 15% de la puntuación$35,708

Las barras muestran puntos en la escala de cada medida. Cómo se calcula la Excelencia académica.

Fuente: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026))

Datos del campus

Deportes	NCAA División I · Atlantic Coast Conference
Entorno	Ciudad
ROTC	Ejército
Estudios en el extranjero	Se ofrece
Estudiantes por profesor	10 a 1

Datos federales (IPEDS). Nada de esto cambia las calificaciones de fe.

Costo y valor

Datos federales, mostrados por separado. El costo, la deuda y los ingresos nunca forman parte de una calificación.

Valor y resultados
Estudiantes de pregrado Matrícula de otoño (IPEDS)	5,471
Total de estudiantes	9,121
Precio neto promedio (por año) Después de becas, para estudiantes que reciben ayuda federal	$28,719
Costo total de asistencia (por año)	$87,499
Mediana de la deuda federal al graduarse	$21,500
Tasa de graduación Estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a tiempo completo que terminan dentro del 150 % del tiempo normal	89%
Retención de primer año	93%
Ingresos medianos 10 años después del ingreso	$78,158
Tasa de admisión	22%
Estudiantes que reciben becas Pell	10%

Rango medio de los estudiantes admitidos:SAT 1410–1520ACT 32–34

Puntajes de exámenes de admisión (el 50 % central de los estudiantes admitidos que presentaron puntajes)
SAT promedio	1475
SAT lectura y escritura	700–750
SAT matemáticas	710–770
ACT compuesto	32–34
Política de exámenes	Se considera, pero no se exige

Índice de valor: 66 / 100 (cómo se calcula)

Fuentes: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · calculadora de precio neto
College Scorecard, cohortes más recientes (publicación de datos del 06/10/2026); directorio IPEDS 2024-25 y características institucionales; matrícula de otoño de 2023.

Iglesia local

Diócesis de Charlotte

Mons. Michael T. Martin, obispo de Charlotte

Tratamiento formal: “Su Excelencia”

Fuente: charlottediocese.org, charlottediocese.org, usccb.org, verificado el 7 oct. 2026.

Diócesis determinada por el condado según los registros de escuelas católicas del NCES. Confirme con la diócesis.

Acerca de los datos de esta escuela

IPEDS unit ID 199847
Clasificación Carnegie: Universidad doctoral (investigación alta)
Acreditación: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, que opera como Commission on Colleges and Universities (DAPIP del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU.)
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Preguntas que hacen las familias

Is Wake Forest University a Catholic college?: No. Wake Forest University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Wake Forest Catholic Campus Ministry.
What is Wake Forest University’s Catholic Life Score?: 84 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Wake Forest University?: Mass is listed at Wait Chapel, 1834 Wake Forest Road and Davis Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Wake Forest University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Wake Forest University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic life on campus.

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