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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University (United States). Application deadline November 15, 2026 (ED, Fall 2027 entry). Admit rate 21.7% (fall 2024). Estimated annual cost $91,202 (2024–25). US News #34 (tie). 51 undergraduate and 43 graduate majors. Log in for the full list of majors, admission estimates and deadline reminders.

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

  • ED: November 15, 2026. Decision: Rolling notifications.
  • EA: November 15, 2026. First-generation college students only. Decision: By January 15.
  • ED2: January 1, 2027. Decision: By February 15.
  • RD: January 1, 2027. Decision: Around April 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

  • Fall 2024 entering class: 18,727 applicants, 4,058 admitted (21.7%).
  • Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1410–1520, ACT 32–34.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

  • 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,202 (tuition and fees $67,642; housing and food $18,494; books and supplies $1,680; other expenses $3,386).
  • Undergraduate application fee: $85.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Wake Forest University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 15, 2026. Decision: Rolling notifications. EA: November 15, 2026. First-generation college students only. Decision: By January 15. ED2: January 1, 2027. Decision: By February 15. RD: January 1, 2027. Decision: Around April 1.

What is the admission rate at Wake Forest University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 18,727 applicants, 4,058 admitted (21.7%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1410–1520, ACT 32–34.

How much does it cost to attend Wake Forest University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $91,202 (tuition and fees $67,642; housing and food $18,494; books and supplies $1,680; other expenses $3,386). Undergraduate application fee: $85.

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