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 Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

14%

Admission Standards

Exceptional

Applicant Competition

Very High

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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

4.0

Typical High School Grades

A/A+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 4.0

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 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.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Webb Institute freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 90.0% Avg
3.75 to 3.99 0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

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

1430-1530

Freshmen who sent SAT

80%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 710
  • Math 720
  • Composite 1430
SAT 25th percentile scores for Webb Institute

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 750
  • Math 780
  • Composite 1530
SAT 75th percentile scores for Webb Institute

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

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

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.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Webb Institute
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1530+ Above 75th >24%
1480 to 1530 Avg + 14%-24%
1430 to 1480 Avg - 8%-14%
Below 1430 Below mid-50 <8%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Webb Institute ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

32-34

Freshmen reporting ACT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 33
  • Math 30
  • Composite 32
ACT 25th percentile scores for Webb Institute

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 36
  • Math 35
  • Composite 34
ACT 75th percentile scores for Webb Institute

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

1 9 18 27 36

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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Webb Institute
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
34+ Above 75th >24%
33 to 34 Avg + 14%-24%
32 to 33 Avg - 8%-14%
Below 32 Below mid-50 <8%

How to read these figures

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.

High School Class Rank for admitted Webb Institute students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 100%
Top 25% of class 0%
Top 50% of class 0%

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 calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Webb Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 62 170 235
Accepted 9 24 33
Acceptance Rate 15% 14% 14%
Enrolled 5 20 25
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 56% 83% 76%

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?

Webb Institute application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Required to be considered for admission

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, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants 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

High school credits accepted at Webb Institute
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit
Dual Credit
Credit for Life Experiences

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