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Webb Institute

Glen Cove, New York · Private · 106 undergrads

Webb Institute admits 14% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data) and requires the SAT or ACT for fall 2027.

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Can I get into Webb Institute?

14% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1430–1530 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

235 applied, 33 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Webb Institute cost?

$14,510 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $84,439.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$3,060
$30,000–$48,000Not reported
$48,000–$75,000$10,852
$75,000–$110,000$14,067
over $110,000$24,335

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

What it's like

106
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Glen Cove, NY.
93%
of first-years come back for year two.
77%
finish in four years. 89% within six.

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Questions people ask

Is Webb Institute test-optional for fall 2027?
No. Webb Institute requires the SAT or ACT for students entering in fall 2027. Checked on webb.edu on Nov 4, 2026.
What is Webb Institute's acceptance rate?
14% for fall 2024: 33 of 235 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Webb Institute?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1430 to 1530 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Webb Institute cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,852 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $84,439.
What is Webb Institute's graduation rate?
89% of students finish within six years and 77% within four (College Scorecard).