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Wentworth Institute of Technology Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Wentworth Institute of Technology

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
90%
Admission Difficulty for Wentworth Institute of Technology
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 90%.  It ranks #64 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Wentworth Institute of Technology is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,872 out of 5,441 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 28 percent on standardized admission tests. Wentworth Institute of Technology typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Wentworth Institute of Technology application fee is $50 and applications are due by Jan 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wentworth Institute of Technology SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1140-1330
Applicants Submitting SAT 
22%
SAT Scores for Wentworth Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 560
SAT Math 25th 580
SAT Composite 25th 1140
SAT Scores for Wentworth Institute of Technology
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 670
SAT Composite 75th 1330
Average SAT Score 1240

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Wentworth Institute of Technology score in the top 34 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1140-1330.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Wentworth Institute of Technology admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1330 and Above Good >94%
1235 to 1330 Avg + 90%-94%
1140 to 1235 Avg - 83%-90%
1045 to 1140 Reach 71%-83%
Less than 1045 Low <71%
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Wentworth Institute of Technology ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
2%
ACT Scores for Wentworth Institute of Technology
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for Wentworth Institute of Technology
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 32
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Wentworth Institute of Technology is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Wentworth Institute of Technology regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Wentworth Institute of Technology admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >95%
27 to 30 Avg + 90%-95%
25 to 27 Avg - 84%-90%
23 to 25 Reach 76%-84%
Less than 23 Low <76%
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Wentworth Institute of Technology GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.39
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wentworth Institute of Technology was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #35 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts 90% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Wentworth Institute of Technology students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.9% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.6% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 24.1% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 16.4% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.4% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.3% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.2% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Wentworth Institute of Technology admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,539 3,902 5,441
Accepted 1,405 3,467 4,872
Acceptance Rate 91% 89% 90%
Enrolled 200 717 917
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 21% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Jan 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wentworth Institute of Technology Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wentworth Institute of Technology
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168227 IPEDS survey data for Wentworth Institute of Technology.

FAQs

Does Wentworth Institute of Technology prefer SAT or ACT?

22% of students submit their SAT scores to Wentworth Institute of Technology. 2% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

90% of those who apply are granted admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1140 and 1330. 22% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 30. 2% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.