Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · private nonprofit · 5,485 undergraduates
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit university in Winston-Salem, NC with very selective admissions, admitting about 22% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
22%
SAT (middle 50%)
1410–1520
ACT (middle 50%)
32–34
Avg net price
$28,719/yr
sticker $87,499
Graduation rate
89%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
5,485
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What is Wake Forest University's acceptance rate?
Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of about 22%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Wake Forest University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Wake Forest University scored between 1410–1520 on the SAT (ACT 32–34).
How much does Wake Forest University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $28,719 per year at Wake Forest University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $87,499.
What is the graduation rate at Wake Forest University?
About 89% of students at Wake Forest University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.