- Acceptance rate: 22% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 700–750 reading and writing, 710–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 32–34 composite
- Average net price: $27,790 a year (2022–23)
Wake Forest University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Wake Forest University reported: an acceptance rate of 22% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 32–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Wake Forest University reviews each application.
Wake Forest University GPA requirements
Wake Forest University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wake Forest University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Wake Forest University acceptance rate
Wake Forest University admitted 4,058 of 18,727 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 22%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 5,490 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Wake Forest University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 700 | 730 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT English | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 31 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1475 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Wake Forest University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Wake Forest University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $27,790 a year at Wake Forest University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wake Forest University hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Wake Forest University admitted 22% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Wake Forest University?
It's one factor among several: Wake Forest University requires high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into Wake Forest University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Wake Forest University admitted 22% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What percent of applicants does Wake Forest University accept?
Wake Forest University's acceptance rate was 22% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,058 of 18,727 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Wake Forest University look for?
Wake Forest University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Wake Forest University students have?
The middle 50% of Wake Forest University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 700–750 in reading and writing and 710–770 in math; ACT composite 32–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Wake Forest University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Wake Forest University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Wake Forest University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 22% sent SAT scores and 26% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Wake Forest University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $27,790 a year at Wake Forest University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Wake Forest University if a parent went there?
Yes. Wake Forest University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Wake Forest University accept AP credit?
Yes. Wake Forest University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Wake Forest University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Wake Forest UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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