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Wake Forest UniversitySAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1420–1500 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1420 – 1500
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1420 and 1500 on the SAT total.

ACT composite32 – 34
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 32 and 34 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14201500
ACT composite3234

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1500 SAT / 34 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

Wake Forest University is test-optional

Wake Forest University does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for Wake Forest University, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for Wake Forest University?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled Wake Forest University students scored between 1420 and 1500 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1500 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1460 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1420 SAT good enough for Wake Forest University?+
A 1420 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1500 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for Wake Forest University?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 32–34 on the ACT. A composite around 34 would place you near the top of that range; 32 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is Wake Forest University test-optional or test-required?+
Wake Forest University does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1420 SAT / 32 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of Wake Forest University’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Wake Forest has been test-optional since 2008, one of the longest-running such policies among national universities. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with Wake Forest University’s admissions office.

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