by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Wake Forest University, situated in Winston-Salem, NC.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Very Selective (20-30%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 22% |
| Application Fee | $85 (may be waived) |
Wake Forest University received 18,727 total applications. From this pool, 4,058 were admitted, and 1,464 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 18,727 |
| Accepted | 4,058 |
| Enrolled | 1,464 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 1,464 |
Getting into Wake Forest University is 21.7%. This makes the school very selective and competitive. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Wake Forest University: the female acceptance rate is 20% compared to 23% for male applicants.
The yield rate at Wake Forest University is 36%. This shows that 36% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 37% versus 35% for men.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Wake Forest University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,224 | 10,498 |
| Admitted | 1,919 | 2,137 |
| Enrolled | 671 | 793 |
Approximately 22% of admitted students at Wake Forest University reported SAT scores (325 students).
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 700 and 750. SAT Math scores ranged from 710 and 770.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading & Writing | 700 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 770 |
| Combined Total | 1410 | 1520 |
Wake Forest University received ACT scores from 26% of accepted students (376 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 32 and 34.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 34 |
| English/Reading | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 34 |
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