Wake Forest University
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Share your outcomesAcceptance Rate
21.6%
Total Profiles
9
SAT Range
1390–1510
User Accept Rate
44.4%
Tuition
$64,758
Undergrad Enrollment
5,471
Applicants
17,479
Yield Rate
36.8%
Student:Faculty
9:1
Applicant Profiles
Includes estimated profiles based on IPEDS data. Contribute yours to improve accuracy.
- GPA
- 3.92
- SAT
- 1460
- ACT
- 34
- GPA
- 3.54
- SAT
- 1530
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.12
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.12
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 33
- GPA
- 2.78
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- 27
- GPA
- 4.00
- SAT
- 1420
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.90
- SAT
- 1510
- ACT
- 36
- GPA
- 3.20
- SAT
- —
- ACT
- —
- GPA
- 3.41
- SAT
- 1180
- ACT
- 29
| 2023 | REJECTED | 3.92 | 1460 | 34 | RD |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.54 | 1530 | — | ED |
| 2026 | REJECTED | 3.12 | — | — | RD |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.12 | — | 33 | ED |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 2.78 | — | 27 | RD |
| 2023 | ACCEPTED | 4.00 | 1420 | — | ED |
| 2025 | REJECTED | 3.90 | 1510 | 36 | EA |
| 2025 | ACCEPTED | 3.20 | — | — | RD |
| 2024 | REJECTED | 3.41 | 1180 | 29 | EA |
Application Funnel
4-year historical data from IPEDS & College Scorecard
Acceptance Rate
Application Volume
Wake Forest University has become significantly more selective over the past 3 years. Applications are up 34% while admits have stayed relatively flat, driving the acceptance rate down.
Campus Safety
| Category | On-Campus | Residence Hall | Non-Campus | Public Property |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arson | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Fondling | 3 | — | 18 | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 47 | — | 13 | — |
| Rape | 8 | — | 4 | — |
| Robbery | — | — | 4 | — |
Source: DOE Campus Safety and Security data, reported under the Clery Act.
Athletics
Men's
Women's
Popular Majors (Bachelor's)
4yr Grad Rate
86%
6yr Grad Rate
90%
Retention Rate
95%
Median Earnings
$78,158