Wake Forest University
NC · Common Data Set 2024-2025
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 21.7% | 1,464 | 89.0% | 1,460 |
| 2023-2024 | 21.6% | 1,385 | 91.0% | 1,450 |
| 2022-2023 | 21.4% | 2,740 | 90.0% | 1,450 |
| 2021-2022 | 25.2% | 2,824 | 90.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 32.0% | 1,452 | 88.7% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Tulane University of Louisiana
- University of Richmond
- Villanova University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Vanderbilt University
- Boston College
- Emory University
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Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University admits 21.7% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Wake Forest University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Wake Forest University is 1420–1500, with a median score of 1460. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1420; students at the 75th percentile scored 1500.
What ACT score do I need for Wake Forest University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Wake Forest University is 32–34, with a median of 33.
How much does Wake Forest University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Wake Forest University is $69,130. Room and board is approximately $22,104. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University's 6-year graduation rate is 89.2%. The first-year retention rate is 92.6%.
How many students attend Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University enrolls 5,490 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Wake Forest University's officially published Common Data Set for 2024-2025. View the original document.