W
Private 4 Year

Wake Forest Admission Requirements

Winston Salem, North Carolina

 0 Reviews

Your chances of getting into Wake Forest University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

21.4%
Admission Difficulty for Wake Forest University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very High 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Wake Forest is 21.4%.  Its admission rate is the 4th lowest in North Carolina and the 76th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

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

Wake Forest is a very highly competitive school to get into. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet the admission criteria. It's important that you meet their GPA requirements to get through the first round of consideration. Last year, only 3,602 out of the 16,857 who applied were admitted.

Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 38% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Wake Forest?

21% 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.

Calculate your admission chances
Calculate your admission chances

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

Wake Forest GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

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

Calculate My Chances 

Wake Forest SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wake Forest University. If you optionally 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 

-
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 2022 starting class

Wake Forest ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
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 2022 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 9,160 7,697 16,857
Accepted 1,995 1,607 3,602
Acceptance Rate 22% 21% 21%
Enrolled 749 621 1,370
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 38% 39% 38%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

7

Applicants have 7 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2025.

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 Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Required to be considered for admission
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

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

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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.

Last updated February 24, 2024