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Wake Forest Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Wake Forest University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

25.2%
Admission Difficulty for Wake Forest University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wake Forest is 25.2%.  Its admission rate is the 6th lowest in North Carolina and the 74th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Wake Forest and can you get accepted?

Wake Forest is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, only 3,816 out of the 15,156 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wake Forest?

25% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Wake Forest University you should:

  • Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Wake Forest GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Wake Forest University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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Wake Forest SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wake Forest University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Wake Forest University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Wake Forest University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Wake Forest ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Wake Forest University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Wake Forest University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

69% of Wake Forest University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wake Forest University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 69%
Top 25% of class 91%
Top 50% of class 97%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Wake Forest University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,476 6,680 15,156
Accepted 2,219 1,597 3,816
Acceptance Rate 26% 24% 25%
Enrolled 799 613 1,412
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 36% 38% 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2024

Days left to Apply

99

Applicants have 99 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wake Forest University is $85.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wake Forest University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wake Forest University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wake Forest University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Students applying to Wake Forest University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199847 IPEDS survey data for Wake Forest University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Wake Forest University?

25% of those who apply are granted admission to Wake Forest. Admission competition is high and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.