Wentworth Institute of Technology Average GPA & Admissions

Boston, Massachusetts
Private nonprofit, 4-year Acceptance Rate: 91% Undergraduates: 3,965

Key Highlights

3.48
Average high school GPA
As reported by the college, 2025–26
560–660 / 550–660
SAT reading and writing / math
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
27–31
ACT composite
Middle 50%, fall 2024 first-year students
Average Net Price, 2022–23 $35,585

Admission Scores

SAT Scores

Average SAT (College Scorecard estimate) 1229
28% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted SAT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Reading and Writing 560 610 660
Math 550 610 660

ACT Scores

3% of fall 2024 first-year students submitted ACT scores
Section 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile
Composite 27 28 31
English 24 27 33
Math 25 26 30

Scores of first-year students who entered in fall 2024 and submitted them, as Wentworth Institute of Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education. The middle 50% scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles.

Admission Requirements

High School GPA Required

Your cumulative high school grade point average.

High School Record Required

Your transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.

High School Class Rank Not considered

Your ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.

College Preparatory Program Considered if submitted

Completion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

Recommendations Considered if submitted

Letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.

Essay or Personal Statement Required

A personal statement or essay written for your application.

Test Scores Test optional

SAT or ACT scores.

Other Tests Test blind

Other admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.

Demonstration of Competencies Considered if submitted

Evidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.

Work Experience Considered if submitted

Paid or volunteer work.

Legacy Status Considered if submitted

Whether a parent or other relative attended the college.

As Wentworth Institute of Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education in its fall 2024 admissions data. Admission requirements may vary by program and applicant type. Always check the official Wentworth Institute of Technology admissions page for the most current requirements and deadlines.

Credit Options

AP Credit

Available

Transfer Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for college credit.

Life Experience Credit

Available

Receive credit for knowledge gained through work, military service, or other life experiences.

As Wentworth Institute of Technology reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. Credit policies and limits vary by department. Contact the Wentworth Institute of Technology admissions office or registrar for specific credit transfer policies and maximum credit allowances.

Frequently Asked Questions

The average high school GPA of Wentworth Institute of Technology's first-year students who submitted one (100% did) is 3.48, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: Wentworth Institute of Technology Common Data Set 2025–26.

Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,459 of 5,985 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

The middle 50% of Wentworth Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (28% of them) scored 560–660 in Reading and Writing and 550–660 in Math. The median scores were 610 (Reading and Writing) and 610 (Math).

The middle 50% of Wentworth Institute of Technology's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (3% of them) had composite scores of 27–31, with a median of 28.

Yes. Wentworth Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $35,585 a year at Wentworth Institute of Technology, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  • U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25. College Navigator: Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Average SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release). College Scorecard data