Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University admitted 20.8% of applicants university-wide (4,068 of 19,600).

Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.

Of 4,068 admitted students, 1,544 enrolled (38.0% yield).

Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C1–C2 · 2025 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.

SAT (mid-50%)

1420–1490

ACT (mid-50%)

32–34

GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)

3.70–3.70

Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)

Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C9–C12 · 2025 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.

Published cost of attendance: $78,370/yr.

Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)

U.S. Dept. of Education · College Scorecard — average net price by family income (Title IV, from IPEDS) · 2023

Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections G–H · 2025

Wake Forest University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025

The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 4 college-specific supplements:

1. Give us your Top Ten List. (The choice of theme is yours.) (100 character limit per line).Required
2. Tell us what piques your intellectual curiosity or has helped you understand the world’s complexity. This can include a work you’ve read, a project you’ve completed for a class, and even co-curricular activities in which you have been involved. (150 word limit).150 words · Required
3. Dr. Maya Angelou, renowned author, poet, civil-rights activist, and former Wake Forest University Reynolds Professor of American Studies, inspired others to celebrate their identities and to honor each person’s dignity. Choose one of Dr. Angelou’s powerful quotes. How does this quote relate to your lived experience or reflect how you plan to contribute to the Wake Forest community? (300 word limit).300 words · Required
4. List five books you’ve read that have intrigued you. (150 character limit per book title).Required

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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026

Median earnings

$78,158

Median earnings · 10 years after entry

Graduation rate

89.1%

Within 150% of normal time

First-year retention

92%

Return for year two · CDS Section B

Median debt

$21,500

At graduation

Wake Forest University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.

• U.S. News National: #51
• WSJ: #93
• Forbes: #98
• Niche: #52
• QS: #791

• 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
• 2026-11-15Early Decision — Binding early round
• 2027-01-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline

Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections C21–C22 · 2025

Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (23%), Social sciences (21%), Psychology (9%).

Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.

Wake Forest University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.

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