Wake Forest University Admissions Information

22%
Acceptance Rate
$85
Application Fee
17,479
Total Applicants
37%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Wake Forest University has a 22% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. Wake Forest University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

22%

Very Selective

Application Volume

17,479

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

37%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Wake Forest University has a 22% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $85. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Wake Forest University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$85

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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High School GPA
Optional
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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Personal Statement/Essay
Not Considered
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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Wake Forest University. About 26% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,390 to 1,510. Additionally, about 22% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 32 to 34.

SAT Scores

26% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1390 โ€“ 1510

Reading and Writing

200

800

690 โ€“ 740

Math

200

800

700 โ€“ 770

ACT Scores

22% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

32 โ€“ 34

English

1

36

33 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

29 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

17,479 students applied to WFU. Of those, 22% were accepted (3,768 students). Of these 3,768 accepted students, 1,385 chose to enroll.

17,479

Total Applicants

3,768

Students Admitted

1,385

Students Enrolled

22%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
17,479
Admitted
3,768
Enrolled
1,385