Wentworth Institute of Technology SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Wentworth’s high acceptance rate means your focus should be showing you can thrive in its technical curriculum, not just clearing an admissions bar. Because it is test-optional, submit an ACT score if it strengthens your case, especially if you are in or above the 27–31 middle range.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Wentworth Institute of Technology facts and stats
Wentworth Institute of Technology enrolls about 3,965 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Wentworth has an 84% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 68% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.
Boston, MA
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Key Wentworth Institute of Technology application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
February 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
November 11
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to Wentworth, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and senior-year fall for retakes and possible superscore gains. With the Regular Decision deadline on February 1, a December SAT or ACT is typically the last retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Wentworth is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees apply to all students: $41,984. About 70% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $21,991. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.
Wentworth’s total cost of attendance includes $41,984 in tuition and fees plus housing, meals, books, and personal expenses. About 70% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $45,585. Merit awards are also significant, averaging $21,991 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $38,621.
Student life at Wentworth Institute of Technology
58% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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