76%

Acceptance Rate

$14,849

Avg.Financial Aid

002225

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Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    CIHE

  • Website

    https://WIT.EDU

  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    4,516

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Wentworth Institute of Technology is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At WIT around 62% are white, 8% are Asian, and 8% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 90% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 22% of the students are females and 78% are males. Stephen Lynch, John A. Volpe, Luther Blount, and Joe Lauzon are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. A total of 72 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6179894590

Fax:

6179894201

Address

550 Huntington Ave

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular college helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. The ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. Usually, the rankings by Forbes and US News are considered noteworthy by applicants and experts. Wentworth Institute of Technology doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    Rolling Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    76%

  • SAT Range

    1080 - 1280

  • SAT/ACT

    Recommended

  • ACT Range

    22 - 27

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The admission to Wentworth Institute of Technology is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $50, as part of the admission process at WIT. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1060-1270, it would improve her chances. Notably, students securing ACT score less than 22 might also given admission but the average ACT score at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 25. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, Massachusetts 02115. To gather more information, they can call them at (617) 989-4590.

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Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $35,661

  • Average Annual Cost

    $33,950

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $53,390

  • Other Fees

    $N/A

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,190

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,750

Total One Year Cost

$53,390

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WIT. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $54,746. The average annual tuition cost ($34,970), books and supplies ($1,500), room and boarding ($14,526), and budget for other expenses ($3,750) are all included in this cost. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

18:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

71%

Male Professors

29%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Architecture

    110 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    99 Graduates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, an...

    79 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    74 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    69 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    60 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    59 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    58 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    69 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    60 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    59 Graduates

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    58 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    48 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    32 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Engineering

    30 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    26 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    23 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    23 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    19 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    17 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    16 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    14 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    14 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...

    12 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    9 Graduates

  • Engineering Technology, General

    8 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Technologies

    4 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,341

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

23%

Full-time / Part-time

91% / 9%

Students Gender

Male

78%

US National: 44%

Female

22%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

63%

Unknown

7%

Black

6%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

7%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

1%

Unknown Location

34%

Out Of State

62%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$76,700 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 83% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

83%

Undergrads in College Housing

52%

Averege Housing Cost

$11,090/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,100/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,100/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Leopards

School Colors

black and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

317

Total Female Athletes

94

Intramural Sports

8

Sports Club

12

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Lacrosse

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by WIT. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $14,526 per year. The average meal plan at WIT costs around $3,100 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 78% and 22%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$53,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$65,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$19,500 - $31,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$202 - $322

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$14,849

Students Receiving Federal Grants

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,869

Students Receiving State Aid

15%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,872

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$13,260

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$22,101

$30K - $48K

$20,831

$48K - $75K

$17,469

$75K - $110K

$14,770

> $110K

$13,028

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$35,088,364

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$18,662,855

In case the students at Wentworth Institute of Technology face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology is around $13,750 and the federal grant is $4,913. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,672 and institutional aid worth $13,750. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Wentworth Institute of Technology amount to $35,088,364 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $18,662,855.

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