Webb Institute
Glen Cove, New York · Private
Webb Institute admitted 20% of 185 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1390–1525 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 81% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Webb Institute’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- October 16, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application fee is $70, and Webb Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver. Webb Institute asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Webb Institute’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,950 a year. After grants, students paid $21,488 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Webb Institute’s acceptance rate?
Webb Institute admitted 20% of applicants: 37 of 185 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Webb Institute’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due October 16, 2026 and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Webb Institute?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1390 to 1525, with a median around 1480. A score at or above 1480 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Webb Institute’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and Webb Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Webb Institute require?
Besides the application and transcript, Webb Institute asks for the Common App personal essay, two teacher recommendations, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Webb Institute have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Webb Institute asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (optional. answer one of two, up to 500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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