Wake Forest University admissions
Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University acceptance rate
21.7%
4,058 of 18,727 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Highly selective. With a rate like this, Wake Forest University is usually a reach unless your grades and scores are well above the typical admitted student.
Key numbers
- Yield: 36% of admitted students enrolled (1,464 of 4,058).
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Common questions about Wake Forest University
What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University admitted 21.7% of applicants (4,058 of 18,727) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Wake Forest University?
1,464 of the 4,058 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 36%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Wake Forest University?
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