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Acceptance Rate History
Wake Forest University
NC · Current rate: 22%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21.56% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 21.37% | 16,857 | 3,602 |
| 2021 | 25.18% | 15,156 | 3,816 |
| 2020 | 31.98% | 11,959 | 3,825 |
| 2019 | 29.6% | 12,559 | 3,717 |
| 2018 | 29.4% | 12,937 | 3,803 |
| 2017 | 27.57% | 13,071 | 3,604 |
| 2016 | 30.34% | 14,006 | 4,249 |
| 2015 | 29.39% | 13,281 | 3,903 |
| 2014 | 34.41% | 11,119 | 3,826 |
| 2013 | 35.2% | 11,121 | 3,915 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Wake Forest University's acceptance rate has decreased from 35.2% in 2013 to 21.6% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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