Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

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Undergrad Science & Engineering Diversity Health & Medicine International Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$43,010

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
550
75th
680
25th
570
75th
28
25th
24
75th
28
25th
25
75th
31
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

77%

male

23%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,111
Declined 426
Total Received 5,537
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Private

3,713

undergraduate students

207

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private four-year technical university that is known for its strong programs in engineering, architecture, and design. It is located on a 31-acre urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,920
Established in 1904
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

31-acre, urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to consortium schools. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
02115-5998

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
40%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
550
75th
680
25th
570
75th
28
25th
24
75th
28
25th
25
75th
31
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,111
Declined 426
Total Received 5,537

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

75%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,287

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $41,010
Housing $12,470
Food $6,200
Additional fees $2,000
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $63,180
Average Financial Aid - $17,287
Total with Avg. Aid $45,893

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $5,081,758
State $1,077,052
Institutional $28,281,994
Other external $8,700
Total $34,449,504

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $18,662,855
Other external
Total $18,662,855

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 222-9368
F: 617 989-4201
finaid@wit.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, mountain biking, riflery, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cycling, mountain biking, riflery, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bench press competition, billiards, hip hop, self‐defense, skiing, snowboarding, table tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Commonwealth Coast Conference, ECAC, ECAC Northeast Ice Hockey League, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (Division III, men's only)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes
Biological/Biosystems Engineering yes
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications yes
Construction Management, General yes yes yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Electromechanical Engineering yes
Engineering, General yes
Industrial and Product Design yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Interior Design yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Operations Management and Supervision yes yes
Project Management yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mechanical Engineering
  2. Computer Science
  3. Construction Management

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Technologies

3,920

total students

68%

in-state

32%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

95%

3,713
students

Female
23%
845

Male
77%
2,868

5%

207
students

Female
37%
76

Male
63%
131

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

3,382
students

Female
23%
773

Male
77%
2,609

9%

331
students

Female
22%
72

Male
78%
259

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Hispanic/Latino
55%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 60
Countries most often represented Bahrain
Canada
China
Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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