Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts · Private
Wentworth Institute of Technology admitted 88% of 6,692 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1180–1390 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 69% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Application deadlines
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- January 1, 2027
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver. Wentworth Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wentworth Institute of Technology’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Wentworth Institute of Technology offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Wentworth Institute of Technology rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
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Important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.48 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $63,180 a year. After grants, students paid $35,585 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wentworth Institute of Technology’s acceptance rate?
Wentworth Institute of Technology admitted 88% of applicants: 5,875 of 6,692 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Wentworth Institute of Technology’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due January 1, 2027, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wentworth Institute of Technology?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1180 to 1390, with a median around 1300. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wentworth Institute of Technology’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Wentworth Institute of Technology accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Wentworth Institute of Technology require?
Besides the application and transcript, Wentworth Institute of Technology asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Wentworth Institute of Technology have supplemental essays?
No. Wentworth Institute of Technology has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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