Wentworth Institute of Technology

If you are applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 15 and the application fee is $50.

Students who apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology for the fall semester should hear back from Wentworth Institute of Technology by April 1.

Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Wentworth Institute of Technology's admissions stats.

Wentworth Institute of Technology 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Mean SAT Score	1155
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	22%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	No

Wentworth Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	January 15	February 15

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Want to Apply Early to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

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Wentworth Institute of Technology does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is January 15. Wentworth Institute of Technology will release EA admissions decisions no later than February 15.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

It is moderately difficult to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology. Wentworth Institute of Technology has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Wentworth Institute of Technology accepted 90% of all applicants, approximately 4,872 from 5,441 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Wentworth Institute of Technology, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Wentworth Institute of Technology

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Wentworth Institute of Technology

What does Wentworth Institute of Technology consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Wentworth Institute of Technology for more information on admission factors.

Wentworth Institute of Technology 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Wentworth Institute of Technology's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		2
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Students admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Wentworth Institute of Technology looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 22% of Wentworth Institute of Technology's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

To be competitive with other Wentworth Institute of Technology applicants, you should aim to earn between 1170 and 1318 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wentworth Institute of Technology 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1318 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wentworth Institute of Technology student is 1155.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wentworth Institute of Technology students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wentworth Institute of Technology students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

To be most competitive at Wentworth Institute of Technology, you should strive to earn between 24.75 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wentworth Institute of Technology's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 24.75 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wentworth Institute of Technology students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.75.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Wentworth Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Wentworth Institute of Technology during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Does Wentworth Institute of Technology accept transfer credits?

✅ Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Wentworth Institute of Technology accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

❌ No, Wentworth Institute of Technology is test optional, so you can make the call whether or not to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Wentworth Institute of Technology is 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology?

❌ Wentworth Institute of Technology does not offer early decision.

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