Applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology

Acceptance RateSAT Median
85.37% 1,220
Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 85.37% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 6,453 students applied and 5,509 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate places 38th out of 66 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,220 and the ACT score is 27 at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Wentworth Institute of Technology's SAT score ranks 26th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Wentworth Institute of Technology is 85.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.79%. 4,334 men and 2,112 women applied to Wentworth Institute of Technology and 3,652 men and 1,852 women students were accepted.
7 applicants who has another gender applied and 5 were accepted.
Among them, 687 men and 293 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Wentworth Institute of Technology
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants6,4534,3342,11270
Admitted5,5093,6521,85250
Enrolled98068729300
Acceptance Rate 85.37%84.26%87.69%71.43%-
Yield 17.79%18.81%15.82%0.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wentworth Institute of Technology 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 321 students (33% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 30 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The median SAT score is 1,220 with 610 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 25 at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 27.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wentworth Institute of Technology are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Wentworth Institute of Technology
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total114012201320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570610660
SAT Math570610660
ACT Composite252731
ACT Math262832
ACT English252732
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wentworth Institute of Technology 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 980 first-year students enrolled in Wentworth Institute of Technology. The proportion of full-time students is 99.90% and part-time students is 0.10%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 70.10% and women students is 29.90%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Wentworth Institute of Technology
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total98068729300
Full-time97968729200
Part-time10100
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wentworth Institute of Technology.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Wentworth Institute of Technology Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestNot Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Wentworth Institute of Technology. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Admission Information for Applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://wit.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://wit.edu/admissions/apply-now
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master
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