Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1410 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Wake Forest University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business/Commerce, General. | 154 | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 147 | |
| 3 | Political Science and Government. | 133 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 130 | |
| 5 | Economics. | 120 | |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | 115 | |
| 7 | Biology, General. | 92 | |
| 8 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 75 | |
| 9 | History. | 52 | |
| 10 | Computer Science. | 49 | |
| 11 | Sociology. | 47 | |
| 12 | Engineering, General. | 45 | |
| 13 | Statistics. | 41 | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, General. | 39 | |
| 15 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 37 | |
| 16 | Philosophy. | 34 | |
| 17 | Chemistry. | 28 | |
| 18 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 26 | |
| 19 | Mathematics. | 26 | |
| 20 | Accounting and Related Services. | 25 |
Showing top 20 of 37 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wake Forest University?
Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 22% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Wake Forest University?
Admitted students at Wake Forest University typically score between 1410 and 1520 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Wake Forest University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Wake Forest University is approximately $28,719 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Wake Forest University?
4-year graduation rate data for Wake Forest University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.