A $1500 nonrefundable admission deposit is required of all regularly admitted students and must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than May 1 following notice of acceptance. It is credited toward first semester fees and is nonrefundable.
The mid-50% GPA range reported for admitted Wake Forest students generally lies between 3.8 and 4.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale, meaning most admitted students had high school GPAs in this range.
If your enrollment decision will be dependent on need or merit-based financial assistance, we recommend a thorough review of the Wake Forest financial aid website prior to application submission. The Early Action application plan is for students who identify as first-generation college students.
No matter the portal, your Wake Forest application must include the following: Secondary school report. Mid-year school report form. Teacher recommendation.
While there is no official Wake Forest GPA requirement, aim for a Wake Forest GPA of above 3.9. Also, plan to take AP and IB courses. Think about your academic strengths and choose courses that will play to them. Start early.
11th- and 12th-grade pathway eligibility TestPSAT 10 and PSAT/NMSQTWake Tech placement test Reading 26 or composite score of 460 on Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 70 or higher on Tier 1 and Tier 2 Mathematics 24.5 or 510 70 or higher on Tier 1 and Tier 2 and Tier 31 more row
The Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport (GSO) in Greensboro is the closest airport to campus—about a 30 minute drive. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is about a 90-minute drive to campus. Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) is about a 2-hour drive to campus.
Strong Academic Reputation: Wake Forest is consistently ranked among the top universities in the United States, known for its rigorous academic programs and commitment to liberal arts education.
Optional for first-year students Scores are only required if you indicate in your application that you want them considered. We accept self-reported scores as part of our application review process.
Global Wake Forest Most Wake Forest students choose to study abroad/away. In fact, 60% of our undergraduates have an academic study-abroad experience.