Can you get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Boston, MA · Private · 3,747 students Here’s the class that got in. See where your numbers land in it.
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The admitted class · 2024
Here’s what it took to get in.
Acceptance rate
91.2%
SAT middle 50%
1110–1320
median 1235
ACT middle 50%
27–31
median 28
Testing
Optional
35% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
68%
within six years
Common App
Accepted
Reported by the college
What does Wentworth Institute of Technology actually read?
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It’s the most useful thing they say about admissions. Almost nobody reads it. Say the essay counts a lot here and class rank doesn’t count at all. That tells you where to put your work.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Class rank
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Wentworth Institute of Technology considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it doesn’t ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set, Spike uses that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When should you apply?
- Early DecisionNovember 15, 2026
- Regular DecisionFebruary 15, 2027
Wentworth Institute of Technology fills part of its class in the early round. Admit rates there typically run higher. Early Decision is binding. It only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What do families actually pay?
The sticker price is $61,096. Almost nobody pays it. Here’s what families pay at Wentworth Institute of Technology by income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$27,018
- $30k–$48k$27,588
- $48k–$75k$31,922
- $75k–$110k$35,769
- Over $110k$38,272
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price a year for first-time students who got aid. Your own number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
What do students ask about Wentworth Institute of Technology?
What’s Wentworth Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
Wentworth Institute of Technology admits 91.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Wentworth Institute of Technology?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1110 and 1320. A score above 1320 clears the 75th percentile. Below 1110, the rest of your application has to do more of the work, or you can apply test-optional.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology test-optional?
Yes, Wentworth Institute of Technology is currently test-optional. Send a score if it lands in or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Wentworth Institute of Technology look for in an application?
Wentworth Institute of Technology says it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. What it lists as not considered is worth knowing too. Work you put there doesn’t count here.
How much does Wentworth Institute of Technology actually cost?
The sticker price is $61,096. The average family pays $34,170 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $27,018 a year on average.
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