Wentworth Institute of Technology
Admissions

Interested in attending Wentworth Institute of Technology?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

86
%
Acceptance rate
3.5
Average High School GPA
1226
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

86%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wentworth accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,447 people applied and 5,509 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1852 / 2113 (88%)
Men
3652 / 4334 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Wentworth Institute of Technology:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% ended up enrolling at Wentworth Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Wentworth Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wentworth considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

3.5
Average High School GPA
1226
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Wentworth Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.5.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
20%
3.75-3.99
17%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
2%

Wentworth is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
570
Math Mean
616
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
570
Verbal Mean
610
75th Percentile
655
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1140
Composite Mean
1226
75th Percentile
1310

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

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