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26% admitted · $25,272/yr after aid
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 22%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $28,165
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $104,443
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit college in Winston-Salem, NC with 5,485 undergraduates. It admits 22% of applicants, and admitted students average 1475 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,165 per year ($6,242 for families earning under $30,000). 90% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $104,443 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 22%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 17,479
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,768
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 37%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing700–750
200800
SAT Math710–770
200800
ACT Composite32–34
136
What Wake Forest University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $91,202
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,332
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,242
- $30–48k$6,576
- $48–75k$14,876
- $75–110k$13,571
- $110k+$65,247
Get a personal estimate with Wake Forest University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Freshman retention
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $104,443
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,485
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 12%
- White65%
- Hispanic10%
- Black6%
- Asian5%
Wake Forest University FAQ
What is Wake Forest University's acceptance rate?+
Wake Forest University admits 22% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Wake Forest University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 700–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1475.
What ACT score do you need for Wake Forest University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.
Is Wake Forest University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wake Forest University?+
In Fall 2023, 17,479 students applied to Wake Forest University and 3,768 were admitted; 1,385 enrolled.
Does Wake Forest University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Wake Forest University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wake Forest University require an essay?+
Wake Forest University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wake Forest University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $91,202 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,165.
What is Wake Forest University's graduation rate?+
90% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 199847 · How we use this data
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