Wentworth Institute of Technology At A Glance
Founded: 1904
Type of School: Private, coeducational
Student Body: 4,000 full-time undergraduate students
Majors
• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Sciences
• Architecture*
- Adaptive Interventions
- Emerging Technologies
- Urbanism
• Biological Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology Project Management
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Construction Management
- Commercial Real Estate
- 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 the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Cooperative Education: Required for all majors
Campus Life: Co-ed, on-campus residence halls (rooms or suites) and apartments
Academic Costs (2021–2022):
• Tuition and Fees: $37,650
• Room and board: $16,958 (varies depending on residence type)
• Books & Supplies: $1,500
• Personal Expenses: $1,700
• Total: $57,808
Sports and Activities: 18 Division III athletic teams; more than 60 student activities and chapter memberships in professional associations
Yellow Ribbon Program: Proud supporter of the Yellow Ribbon Program; visit wit.edu/student-life/military-connected for more information on Military-Connected Services at WIT
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
School of Architecture & Design
Join a studio culture where you’ll be driven by curiosity and creativity, and find yourself immersed in design projects with professors and student peers in the School of Architecture & Design. From a Boston Public High School to award-winning furniture to redesigning the interior of an emergency department, you’ll be engaged in exciting hands-on projects from day one.
Programs
• Architecture
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
School of Computing & Data Science
Wentworth’s Computing & Data Science degrees rapidly evolve to keep ahead of the field. Recent new course offerings—including Quantum Computing for Security, Artificial Intelligence in Gaming, and Machine Learning—provide you with a strong foundation for success now and in the future. You’ll learn through real-world examples from friendly and approachable faculty in small-class settings and labs.
Programs
• Applied Mathematics
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
School of Engineering
In the School of Engineering, you’ll learn through hands-on experience from industry-experienced and approachable faculty members in small classes utilizing the most advanced laboratories and fabrication spaces. Two required co-op opportunities and a senior capstone project mean you’ll graduate in high demand for your technical prowess and professional skills.
Programs
• Biological Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
School of Management
In the School of Management, you'll graduate a leader known for solving the most challenging problems, tackling everything from developing new products and services to bringing a complex project or building to completion to leading large teams.
Programs
• Business Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Construction Management
School of Sciences & Humanities
By providing students with a chance to develop essential skills like critical thinking, creative approaches to problem-solving, and professional development, the School of Sciences & Humanities offers students a sandbox experience to becoming lifelong learners and doers.
Programs
• Applied Sciences
• Computer Science & Society