Wake Forest University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

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.

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.

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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 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 39 days left until the Fall 2024 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