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Wake Forest SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Wake Forest University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1450

The average composite SAT score for admitted Wake Forest University freshman is 1450 out of 1600. Wake Forest students have the 65th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1450 is in the 98th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1390 to 1510

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1390 to 1510. The 75th percentile score is 1510 while the 25th percentile score is 1390.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Wake Forest but we estimate it to be around a 1330 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 735

The average score for Wake Forest students on the math portion of the SAT is 735 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 700 and the 75th percentile score 770.

Average SAT Reading Score 715

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 690 to 740 and the average score for Wake Forest University students is 715.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

26 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Wake Forest University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Wake Forest University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 21.6%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school.

Can I get into Wake Forest with a 1510 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1510 or higher is very competitive at Wake Forest and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 35% or higher.

Can I get into Wake Forest with a 1450 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1450 to 1500 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 22% to 33%.

Can I get into Wake Forest with a 1390 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1390 to 1440 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 13% to 20% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Wake Forest with a 1330 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1330 to 1380 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 12% chance of admission to Wake Forest. SAT scores below 1330 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Wake Forest University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 58%
1590 56%
1580 53%
1570 50%
1560 48%
1550 45%
1540 42%
1530 40%
1520 37%
1510 35%
1500 33%
1490 30%
1480 28%
1470 26%
1460 24%
1450 22%
1440 20%
1430 19%
1420 17%
1410 16%
1400 14%
1390 13%
1380 12%
1370 11%
1360 10%
1350 9%
1340 8%
1330 7%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199847 IPEDS survey data for Wake Forest University.