The Basics About Wake Forest
Wake Forest is a private institution that was founded in 1834. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,569, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 340 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Wake Forest's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 25. Its tuition and fees are $39,970.
Overview: Wake Forest University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1834
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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4,569
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Setting:
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suburban
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2009 Endowment:
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$866,212,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$50
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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38%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,970
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Student Life at Wake Forest
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Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, N.C., just a few hours by car from skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains or relaxing on the beaches of South Carolina. Campus Recreation offers intramural sports and outdoor trips such as kayaking on the New River or bouldering in Little Lost Cove. The Demon Deacons, Wake’s athletic teams, are members of the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference. When Wake Forest played rival Duke University in 1922 and won, a local reporter described the Wake players as "Demon Deacons," and thus, the mascot was born. Students must live on campus for four semesters in one of the residence halls. Greek organizations play a big role at Wake Forest, with a membership consisting of almost half of the student body.
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Other Facts About Wake Forest
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Wake Forest is comprised of two undergraduate schools and five graduate or professional schools. Its graduate programs include the highly ranked School of Law, Babcock Graduate School of Management, and School of Medicine. Undergraduates are enrolled in either Wake Forest College or the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, Wake’s undergraduate business program. About 60 percent of students take advantage of Wake’s study abroad programs offered in more than 70 countries around the world. Notable alumni include the shortest NBA player of all-time, Muggsy Bogues; legendary golfer Arnold Palmer; and journalist and talk show host Al Hunt.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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One of the nation's most respected private schools, Wake Forest University is a collegiate university recognized for its outstanding academic reputation, challenging liberal arts curriculum, and personalized learning. Wake Forest further distinguishes itself through its beautiful residential campus, extensive study-abroad programs, a need-blind admissions policy, sophisticated computing and networking technology, and Atlantic Coast Conference athletic programs. The university is committed to personalized education, inquiry and exploration. At Wake Forest, undergraduate classes are taught by full-time faculty, not graduate assistants. The student/faculty ratio is 11:1 and professors embody the teacher-scholar ideal of teaching and research. The heart of Wake Forest's mission is rooted in its motto, Pro Humanitate, service to humanity. Wake Forest students, faculty and alumni understand that the mind has the power to change the world. But, more importantly, they believe in the power of the mind and conscience to change the world for the better. A mix of dedicated faculty teacher-scholars; curious and eager students; academic, cultural, athletic and social activities exemplify a school that is small in size, but large in resources. With fewer than 4,500 undergraduates, Wake Forest provides the intimacy and personal attention characteristic of America's most selective private institutions. Yet, Wake Forest is a world-class university with the academic reputation and research activity found at major universities. Its graduate school of arts and sciences, along with professional schools in law, medicine, management and divinity, enrich the intellectual environment and provide resources to undergraduates, as do interdisciplinary programs in such areas as entrepreneurship. Wake Forest was selected by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to receive a $2.16 million grant to expand entrepreneurship programs, one of eight such Kauffman campuses nationwide. Wake Forest is home to the Center for Nanotechnology and Molecular Materials, which works closely with the Department of Defense and several industry leaders to transfer its work to practical applications in the areas of manufacturing and national defense. The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine is an international leader in the translation of scientific discovery into clinical therapies.
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Applications: Wake Forest University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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1/1
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Early decision decision sent by:
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N/A
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$50
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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No
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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No
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www.wfu.edu/admissions/apply
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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$0
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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N/A
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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Martha B. Allman
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Admissions office phone number:
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(336) 758-5201
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Wake Forest University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Neither SAT nor ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with or without writing accepted
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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N/A
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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N/A
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
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General college-preparatory program?
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Require
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Very Important
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Academic GPA?
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Very Important
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Standardized test scores?
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Considered
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Application essay?
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Very Important
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Recommendations?
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Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Important
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Very Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Considered
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Work experience?
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Not Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Considered
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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1
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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2
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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4
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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4
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High school units recommended in Science:
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4
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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4
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Total high school units recommended:
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20
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Entering Class Statistics: Wake Forest University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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38%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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42%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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37%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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10,553
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Number of applicants accepted:
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3,959
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,200
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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N/A
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Number of male applicants:
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4,861
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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1,894
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Male freshman enrollment:
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569
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Number of female applicants:
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5,692
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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2,065
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Female freshman enrollment:
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631
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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N/A
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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N/A
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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59%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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75%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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89%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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99%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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68%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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580-690
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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600-700
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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22%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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49%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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22%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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6%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0.4%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0.1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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27%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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52%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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16%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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4%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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39%
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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27-31
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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45%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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46%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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9%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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0.2%
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Wake Forest University
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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No
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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2.0
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Recommended of all
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Standardized test scores?
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Not required
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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C
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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0 from a two-year school, 60 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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60 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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375
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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108
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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52
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International Student Admissions: Wake Forest University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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600
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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250
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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