Acceptance Rate History
Wake Forest University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
NC · Current rate: 21.7%
What is Wake Forest University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Wake Forest University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 21.7%, roughly unchanged from 21.6% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 21.6% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 21.4% | 16,857 | 3,602 |
| 2021 | 25.2% | 15,156 | 3,816 |
| 2020 | 32.0% | 11,959 | 3,825 |
| 2019 | 29.6% | 12,559 | 3,717 |
| 2018 | 29.4% | 12,937 | 3,803 |
| 2017 | 27.6% | 13,071 | 3,604 |
| 2016 | 30.3% | 14,006 | 4,249 |
| 2015 | 29.4% | 13,281 | 3,903 |
| 2014 | 34.4% | 11,119 | 3,826 |
| 2013 | 35.2% | 11,121 | 3,915 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1410–1520
Admitted students at Wake Forest University scored between 1410 and 1520 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1410–1520.
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Trend Analysis
Wake Forest University's acceptance rate has decreased from 35.2% in 2013 to 21.7% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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