Wentworth Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate
Boston, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,453
- Admitted
- 5,509
- Yield
- 17.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate has risen from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 85.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,316 to 6,453 (+21%) over that period.
Its 85.4% rate makes Wentworth Institute of Technology more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 25%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (87.7% for women vs 84.3% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Wentworth Institute of Technology has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 17.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,316 | 4,393 | 82.6% | 1,064 |
| 2015–16 | 6,975 | 4,650 | 66.7% | 965 |
| 2016–17 | 7,556 | 5,333 | 70.6% | 961 |
| 2017–18 | 6,172 | 5,670 | 91.9% | 967 |
| 2018–19 | 7,312 | 5,560 | 76% | 1,039 |
| 2019–20 | 7,311 | 5,012 | 68.6% | 945 |
| 2020–21 | 5,601 | 5,239 | 93.5% | 968 |
| 2021–22 | 5,441 | 4,872 | 89.5% | 917 |
| 2022–23 | 5,537 | 5,111 | 92.3% | 832 |
| 2023–24 | 6,453 | 5,509 | 85.4% | 980 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,112 | 1,852 | 87.7% |
| Men | 4,334 | 3,652 | 84.3% |
| Another gender | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–660 | 33% |
| SAT Math | 570–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 25–31 | 3% |
How Wentworth Institute of compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate is 85.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,509 admitted of 6,453 applicants).
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology test optional?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Wentworth Institute of Technology received 6,453 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,509.
What SAT score do you need for Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Admitted students at Wentworth Institute of Technology typically scored 570–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology getting harder to get into?
Wentworth Institute of Technology has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 85.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://wit.edu/.