Webb Institute Admission Requirements
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Webb Institute Admission Overview
Webb Institute admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in New York. Last year Webb Institute admitted 14% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) and SAT 1430-1530 / ACT 32-34. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Webb Institute requires the SAT or ACT for 2026-27.
Webb Institute Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for Webb Institute
Acceptance Rate
The Webb Institute acceptance rate is 14%. Last year, only 33 of 235 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in New York and the 55th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Webb Institute and can you get accepted?
Webb Institute is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Webb Institute typically attracts "A/A+" average high school students with an average GPA around 4.0. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. Of those admitted, 76% enrolled. That suggests Webb Institute is the top choice for most students who are offered a place.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Webb Institute GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
4.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A/A+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Webb Institute typically have around a 4.0 GPA (A/A+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Matching last year's 4.0 average does not by itself determine admission.
90% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 4.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Webb Institute Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Webb Institute requires SAT or ACT scores from all first-year applicants. You must send the Common Application, your transcript, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation. Webb uses the strongest section scores if you send more than one sitting. Homeschooled applicants follow the same testing rule and should also send a curriculum supplement. Students who prepared under Webb's old test-optional policy should contact admissions.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.webb.edu/admissions/apply/
Webb Institute SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1430-1530Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
80%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 720
- Composite 1430
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 750
- Math 780
- Composite 1530
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Webb Institute typically score around a 1480 SAT (middle 50% 1430–1530) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 99th percentile nationally. Webb Institute ranks #9 in the state of New York and #49 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1430 to 1530
Matching last year's 1430–1530 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2026-27. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1480 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Webb Institute ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
32-34Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
20%25th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 30
- Composite 32
75th Percentile Scores
- English 36
- Math 35
- Composite 34
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Webb Institute typically have around a 33 ACT (mid-50 32–34) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 98th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Webb Institute places #8 among colleges in New York and #50 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 34
Landing in last year's 32–34 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2026-27. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 33.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
100% of Webb Institute freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
Open the Webb Institute chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Webb Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Webb Institute is $70.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Webb Institute is test-required for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 14% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 4.0 GPA (about an A/A+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197221.
GPA calculator: Webb Institute GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026