Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is very difficult to get into. The university admitted 25% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 15,156 students applied to Wake Forest University and 3,816 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Wake Forest University, the regular decision application deadline is January 1 and the fee for the application is $85.

Wake Forest University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Wake Forest University's admissions stats.

Wake Forest University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	69%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	23%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	32%
Waitlist	Yes

Wake Forest University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wake Forest University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	Yes	January 1	February 15
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	1 1	–

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Applying Early to Wake Forest University?

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Wake Forest University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Wake Forest University directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wake Forest University Admissions

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Transferring to Wake Forest University

Transfer student admissions is very difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Wake Forest University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Wake Forest University

Wondering what factors are considered by Wake Forest University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Interview	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Wake Forest University for more information on admission factors.

Wake Forest University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Wake Forest University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Wake Forest University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wake Forest University?

Wake Forest University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 19% submitted a class rank. At Wake Forest University 69% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 91% were in the top 25% and 97% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Wake Forest University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wake Forest University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Wake Forest University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 23% of Wake Forest University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 32% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wake Forest University?

To be competitive with other Wake Forest University applicants, you should aim to score between 1380 and 1480 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wake Forest University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1480 and 25% of scored lower than 1380, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wake Forest University students scored 770 or higher and 75% of students scored 670 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wake Forest University students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 670 or higher.

To be most competitive at Wake Forest University, you should strive to earn between 30 and 33 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 33 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wake Forest University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 33, and three out of four students scored lower than 33 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wake Forest University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

More Information on Transferring to Wake Forest University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Wake Forest University. Applicants should hear back by May 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Wake Forest University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Wake Forest University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wake Forest University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wake Forest University.

Does Wake Forest University accept transfer credits?

✅ Wake Forest University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Wake Forest University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wake Forest University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wake Forest University?

❌ No, Wake Forest University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Wake Forest University's acceptance rate?

✅ Wake Forest University's acceptance rate is 25%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?

🟨 Wake Forest University may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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