Wentworth Institute of Technology Admission Requirements
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Wentworth Institute of Technology Admission Overview
Wentworth Institute of Technology admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Wentworth Institute of Technology admitted 91.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (B+) and SAT 1110-1320 / ACT 27-31. Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Wentworth Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Wentworth Institute of Technology
Acceptance Rate
The Wentworth Institute of Technology acceptance rate is 91.2%. Last year, 5,459 of 5,985 applicants were admitted. That is the 59th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology and can you get accepted?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Wentworth Institute of Technology typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wentworth Institute of Technology GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.39Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.39
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Wentworth Institute of Technology typically have around a 3.39 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #35 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Wentworth Institute of Technology SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1110-1320Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
28%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 560
- Math 550
- Composite 1110
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 660
- Math 660
- Composite 1320
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Wentworth Institute of Technology typically score around a 1220 SAT (middle 50% 1110–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 78th percentile nationally. Wentworth Institute of Technology ranks #28 in the state of Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1110 to 1320
SAT policy
Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1220 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Wentworth Institute of Technology ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
27-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
3%25th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 25
- Composite 27
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 30
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Wentworth Institute of Technology typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 27–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Wentworth Institute of Technology places #21 among colleges in Massachusetts and #177 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 27 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 15, 2027Days left to Apply
167Applicants have 167 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 91.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.39 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1110-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168227.
GPA calculator: Wentworth Institute of Technology GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026