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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Road, PO Box 7373 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC 27109

Official telephone: (336) 758-5000
Fax number: (336) 758-6074
Website: https://www.wfu.edu/
Wake Forest University
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $85
High school graduation is: not required
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 15
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 20%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1400 - 1500
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 31 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 29%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 16,857
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,602
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 82%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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