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Wake Forest University English Requirements

THE #401–500QS #801-850ARWU #501-600CWUR #271

North Carolina, United States

Wake Forest University is a private research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, founded in 1834. It is known for its strong undergraduate liberal arts education, graduate programs in arts and sciences, and professional schools including law, medicine, and business. The university enrolls approximately 5,500 undergraduate students and offers a blend of academic rigor, research opportunities, and Division I athletics in a classic campus setting.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Wake Forest University accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestNo published minimum
TOEFL iBTNo published minimum
IELTS AcademicNo published minimum
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: admissions.wfu.edu/apply/international

Graduate requirements

Each graduate and professional school at Wake Forest University sets its own English test requirements; there is no single university-wide graduate minimum. Check the specific school or program you're applying to.

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Requirements are read from Wake Forest University's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.