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Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NCPrivate5,485 undergradsCommon App
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Acceptance rate
21.7%
SAT middle 50%
1410–1520
ACT middle 50%
32–34
Next deadline
Nov 15
Application fee
$85

✓ From the official admissions page
Nov 15, 2026 Early Decision Decision by rolling basis · Binding 6 days left
Nov 15, 2026 Early Action Non-binding 6 days left
Jan 1, 2027 Early Decision II Decision by February 15 · Binding 53 days left
Jan 1, 2027 Regular Decision Decision around April 1 · Non-binding 53 days left
“Early Decision I lets you apply early in the fall and hear back from us on a rolling basis. EDI is binding, meaning, if admitted, you are expected to enroll at Wake Forest University.”
Source: admissions.wfu.edu · checked Nov 1, 2026 · How we check

Application Common Application, Coalition Application (Scoir), Wake Forest Application (print/mail)
Testing Test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are not required.
Essays 1 essay prompt listed on the official page
Fee $85

Tuition & fees
$70,332
Median earnings, 10 yrs
$104,443
6-year graduation
90%
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