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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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Tuition & Fees

$36,993

$36,993

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
5%
600-699
37%
500-599
48%
400-499
10%
700-800
10%
600-699
40%
500-599
44%
400-499
6%
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30-36
9%
24-29
42%
18-23
43%
12-17
6%
30-36
11%
24-29
57%
18-23
26%
12-17
6%
30-36
13%
24-29
51%
18-23
34%
12-17
2%
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undergraduateRatios

78%

male

22%

female

1

teacher

18

students

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,560
Declined + 1,752
Total Received 7,312
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Private (nonprofit)

4,341

undergraduate students

175

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

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

SAT 3958
ACT 1928

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School Facts

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

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 4,516
Established in 1904
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  ACCE (American Council for Construction Education)
•  CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Boston, MA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
5%
600-699
37%
500-599
48%
400-499
10%
700-800
10%
600-699
40%
500-599
44%
400-499
6%
composite english math
30-36
9%
24-29
42%
18-23
43%
12-17
6%
30-36
11%
24-29
57%
18-23
26%
12-17
6%
30-36
13%
24-29
51%
18-23
34%
12-17
2%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 15 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Not used
SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,560
Declined + 1,752
Total Received 7,312

Admissions Factors

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Class rank
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Maureen Dischino
Executive Director of Admissions
P: 800 556-0610
F: 617 989-4010
admissions@wit.edu

Financial Aid

52%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$20,237

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,970
Additional fees $2,023
Books & supplies $1,500
Total $38,493
Average Financial Aid - $20,237
Total with Avg. Aid $18,256

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Anne-Marie Caruso
Director of Financial Aid
carusoa@wit.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
crew
cross-country
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track (indoor)
volleyball

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 Directors

Cheryl Aaron (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Commonwealth Coast Conference, ECAC, ECAC Northeast Ice Hockey League, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association (Division III, men's only)
Mascot
Leopards
School colors
black and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Computer Science
Applied Mathematics
Applied Science
Architecture
Biological Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Building Construction Management
Business Management
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Science
Construction Management
Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Engineering
Engineering/Interdisciplinary
Facility Management
Industrial Design
Interior Design
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
Technology Management
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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

4,516

total students

67%

in-state

33%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

4,341
students

Female
22%
935

Male
78%
3,406

4%

175
students

Female
31%
55

Male
69%
120

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

3,940
students

Female
22%
835

Male
78%
3,105

10%

401
students

Female
25%
100

Male
75%
301

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Student Break-down

7%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

64%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Paulina Bula
Associate Director of International Admissions
617 989-4000
admissions@wit.edu

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