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Wake Forest University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 22%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1410-1520
- ACT (middle 50%): 32-34
Wake Forest University is highly selective. Strong stats put you in contention, but they never guarantee admission, and the rest of your application decides it.
What you need to get into Wake Forest University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1520 or an ACT around 34 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Wake Forest University a stronger bet. Below 1410, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Wake Forest University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Wake Forest University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Wake Forest University with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University has a 22% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Wake Forest University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Wake Forest University scored 1410-1520 on the SAT. Scoring above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1410 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Wake Forest University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Wake Forest University scored 32-34 on the ACT. Above 34 is strong, below 32 is below the typical admit.
Is Wake Forest University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Wake Forest University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.