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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

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Wentworth Institute of Technology, founded in 1904, is a private, coeducational college. Its 31-acre urban campus is located in Boston.

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If you’re like many students, you feel that your career isn’t accelerating at the pace you’d like to see. 

AT A GLANCE

Wentworth Institute
of Technology in brief 

Founded: 1904

Type of School: Private, coeducational

Student Body: 4,000 full-time undergraduate students

Majors:
• Applied Mathematics

• Applied Sciences
• Architecture (concentrations in Adaptive Interventions, Emerging Technologies, or Urbanism)

• Biological Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Management (optional concentrations in Entrepreneurship or Technology Project Management)

• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Construction Management (optional concentrations in Commercial Real Estate and Facility Management)
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Mechanical Engineering

Architecture is a four-year bachelor’s degree followed by the opportunity to apply to a one-year Master of Architecture (MArch) program. The MArch program is approved by the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB), the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (MDHE), and theNew England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Cooperative Education: Co-op is a requirement for all majors.

Campus Life: Co-ed, on-campus residence halls (rooms or suites) and apartments

Costs: Tuition: $34,970 per academic year; typical room and board: $14,526 per academic year

Sports and Activities: 18 Division III athletic teams; more than 60 student activities and chapter memberships in professional associations

Yellow Ribbon Program: Wentworth is a proud supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Program. Please visit wit.edu/yellowribbon for more information.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

College of Architecture, Design, and Construction Management
Wentworth’s College of Architecture, Design, and Construction Management is deeply rooted in the tradition of design, construction, and technological innovation. These core values are woven throughout its departments. The degree programs seek to educate well-grounded professionals, equipping graduates with the skills and insights to make positive contributions to our environment.
 • Architecture
- Concentrations in Adaptive Interventions, Emerging Technologies, or Urbanism
• Construction Management
- Optional concentrations in Commercial Real Estate or Facility Management
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design

College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences serves Wentworth’s entire student body through its general education curriculum as well as specialized courses in the sciences, applied mathematics, humanities, and social sciences.
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Sciences
• Business Management
- Optional concentrations in Entrepreneurship or Technology Project Management
• Computer Information Systems

College of Engineering and Computer Science
The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers degree programs rooted in Wentworth’s rich tradition of project-based experiential learning. The College strives to prepare its graduates for productive and challenging careers in private practice, industry, and government, while its programs provide a solid foundation for lifelong professional development.
• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

 

You feel disconnected from the professional world. That’s exactly why so many students transfer to Wentworth. From day one, you are connected to the professional world, building your experience, skills, and confidence. We are a hands-on, action-oriented university, and our cooperative education program is one of the most comprehensive in higher ed. You will graduate as a seasoned professional—with a salary to match. Wentworth graduates’ median starting salary is 25% more than that of a typical college graduate, according to PayScale. Whatever your reasons for transferring, we take your particular situation into account. We have two primary criteria for evaluating transfer students: academic achievement and personal qualities.

Academics at Wentworth
When you join the Wentworth community, you enjoy the benefits of small class sizes (approximately 20 students) and individual attention from a dedicated teaching faculty with professional industry experience. Thereare more than two dozen state-of-the-art laboratories, makerspaces, and studios, which are an integral component of all majors at Wentworth, creating a hands-on learning environment. Wentworth is also one of the more affordable full-time baccalaureate options in Boston.

Cooperative education
Wentworth offers one of the most comprehensive cooperative education (co-op) programs in the United States. For over 40 years, Wentworth has been opening doors and helping students gain professional, paid work experience. Before graduation, all students are required to work for two semesters in a paid position directly related to their major. Co-op provides valuable, practical experience that serves students well in their search for employment after graduation. Within six months of graduation, 99% of graduates are employed or in graduate school.

Colleges of the Fenway
Wentworth is part of one of Boston’s largest academic collaborations, a consortium representing over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300 course offerings. Wentworth has partnerships with Emmanuel College, Simmons University, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students have the ability to cross-register with other colleges, interlibrary loan privileges, and combined extracurricular activities such as orchestra, theater, and other social and athletic opportunities. 

Admission
Wentworth practices rolling admission, which means we review each application once all required materials are received. While there isn’t an official deadline to apply for transfer, some majors and on-campus housing fill up quickly, so we encourage you to apply early.

Applying for transfer is easy; simply go to our website at wit.edu/transfer or apply via the Common Application at apply.commonapp.org. In addition, the following documentation is required: a personal statement or essay; a letter of recommendation from a professor or other professional familiar with your academic abilities; your final official high school transcript; official college transcripts from any institution of higher learning you have attended; and a Transfer College Report from your prior institution.