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Wake Forest University
Explore admissions details for Wake Forest University, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University is a private nonprofit institution in Winston-Salem, NC. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, Wake Forest University is very selective with an acceptance rate of 22%. Reported student size is about 5,471, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
Wake Forest University is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether Wake Forest University should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
22%
Average SAT
1,469
Average ACT
Not available
Student Size
5,471
In-State Tuition
$64,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,758
Wake Forest University Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
Wake Forest University sits in the very selective range with an acceptance rate of 22%. The average SAT shown here is 1,469. Graduation rate is 90%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For Wake Forest University, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
22%
Graduation Rate
90%
SAT Average
1,469
ACT Composite
Not available
SAT Reading
Not available
SAT Math
Not available
Graduation Rate
90%
Control
Private Nonprofit
Wake Forest University Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
Wake Forest University reports in-state tuition of $64,758 and out-of-state tuition of $64,758. Average net price is $28,746, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $82,818 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $21,500.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This Wake Forest University cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$64,758
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,758
Average Net Price
$28,746
Attendance Cost
$82,818
Average Net Price
$28,746
Cost of Attendance
$82,818
Median Debt
$21,500
Wake Forest University Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
Wake Forest University enrolls about 5,471 students. Private Nonprofit control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $78,158.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this Wake Forest University profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
5,471
Median Earnings
$78,158
Wake Forest University GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 3.45 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.70 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from Wake Forest University. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether Wake Forest University looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
Wake Forest University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
Estimated Floor
3.45
Recommended GPA
3.70
How to Apply to Wake Forest University Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether Wake Forest University belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Treat Wake Forest University as a higher-selectivity target and balance your list with match and safety schools instead of assuming one strong number is enough.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
Wake Forest University GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
Wake Forest University Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University currently shows an acceptance rate of 22% in this dataset.
How competitive is Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University is competitive enough that applicants should compare their GPA and testing profile carefully before treating it as a match.
What GPA is competitive for Wake Forest University?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 3.45 to 3.70 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does Wake Forest University cost?
Wake Forest University reports in-state tuition of $64,758, out-of-state tuition of $64,758, and an average net price of $28,746.
What test scores are shown for Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University shows an average SAT of 1,469.
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