School Information

60.5
Total Enrollment 3,808
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Wentworth Institute of Technology

http://www.wit.edu
550 Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 989-4590

Wentworth takes pride in educating students in technical disciplines through a nationally recognized model of hands-on, real world problem solving combined with classroom instruction and cooperative work experience. Within a student-focused learning environment, Wentworth provides opportunities for intellectual and personal growth both in and out of the classroom, resulting in the development of the whole student as a skilled professional and engaged citizen.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 8%
 
School Costs

At Wentworth Institute of Technology, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 57.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $13,282), and 54% receive loans ($7,034 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,500. Off campus it is around $10,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wentworth Institute of Technology is $26,455 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,601 people applied to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 38.0% accepted (40.0% male and 32.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     59.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     62.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     27.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     57.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 617-989-4000
Admissions Office Email admissions@wit.edu
Admissions Office Address Wentworth Institute of Technology 550 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115
Admissions Website http://www.wit.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.wit.edu/apply
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Wentworth Institute of Technology, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Wentworth Institute of Technology SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Wentworth Institute of Technology Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 165
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 165
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 156
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 27
Construction Management 109
Operations Management and Supervision 20
Communications technologies/technicians and support services
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Computer and information sciences and support services 3 80
Computer and Information Sciences, General 3 58
Computer Science 22
Construction trades 9
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other 9
Engineering 40
Engineering, Other 40
Engineering technologies/technicians 25 219
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 1
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 2 14
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 47
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 27
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 5 8
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 3 35
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 2
Engineering Technology, General 10 6
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 82
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician 2
Visual and performing arts 61
Industrial Design 31
Interior Design 30
 
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