More selective than 94% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
81% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Webb Institute over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Webb Institute SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Webb Institute is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 710 | 750 |
| SAT math | 720 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 34 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1430 | 1530 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Webb Institute admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 14% | 710–750 | 720–780 | 32–34 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 20% | 670–745 | 720–780 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Webb Institute compared with other New York colleges?
Webb Institute has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | New York University | 9% | 88% | $37,050 |
| 6 | United States Military Academy | 12% | 87% | — |
| 7 | Hamilton College | 14% | 91% | $28,985 |
| 8 | Colgate University | 14% | 91% | $28,786 |
| 9 | Webb Institute | 14% | 88% | $73,043 |
| 10 | Helene Fuld College of Nursing | 17% | — | $47,181 |
| 11 | Vassar College | 19% | 91% | $39,343 |
| 12 | The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art | 21% | 81% | $13,269 |
| 13 | Skidmore College | 21% | 83% | $32,297 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at Webb Institute
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Webb Institute admissions questions
What is the Webb Institute acceptance rate?
Webb Institute accepts 14% of applicants, about 1 in 7. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 37 of 185 applicants were admitted.
Does Webb Institute require the SAT or ACT?
Webb Institute considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 81% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Webb Institute?
The middle 50% of Webb Institute enrolled first-year students scored 1430–1530 on the SAT and 32–34 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Webb Institute?
73% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (27 of 37).
Is Webb Institute getting harder to get into?
Webb Institute accepted 14% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 20% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Webb Institute overview