Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, nationally-ranked institution founded in 1904. Wentworth's 15 bachelor's degree programs include architecture, computer science, design, engineering, environmental science, and management. Its comprehensive cooperative education program allows students to gain real-world professional experience in their field of study. Wentworth's 35-acre urban campus is located in Boston.
Website: www.wit.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 92% of 6,172 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.05
- SAT Math
- 550-650 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
576 average
530-620 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-28 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $53,390
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,950
- Room and Board
- $14,190
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 55%
- Average Freshman Award
- $20,553
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $41,429
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Not required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 158
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 2% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 59% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- Boston Population
- 625,087
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Boston, MA
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 49% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Leopards
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.8% Asian
4.6% Black/African-American
10.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
66.9% White
7.6% Unknown - International Students
- 8.0% from 60 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 52.6%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 98%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 2 | |
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | ||
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | February 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 550 Huntington Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Boston, MA 02115-5998
- Phone
- (617) 989-4000
- Fax
- (617) 989-4010
- admissions@wit.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $50
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Accepted, supplemental forms required
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 92% of 6,172 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 94% of 1,571 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 91% of 4,601 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 1,365 (24%) of 5,670 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 249 (17%) of 1,476 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 1,116 (27%) of 4,194 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.05
- 3.75 and Above
- 7%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 14%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 15%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 24%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 32%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 550-650 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 8%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 42%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 45%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 5%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 576 average
530-620 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 5%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 34%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 49%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 12%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 25 average
22-28 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 15%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 43%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 38%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 5%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $53,390
- Tuition and Fees
- $33,950
- Room and Board
- $14,190
- Books and Supplies
- $1,500
- Other Expenses
- $3,750
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning May 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002225 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,016 (99.6%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 799 (78.5%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 798 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 86 (9.5%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 55%
- Average Award
- $20,553
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 653 (88.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,821
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 679 (83.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,325
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 290 (36.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 217 (21.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,405
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,760 (95.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,715 (72.2%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,714 (99.3%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 232 (7.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 53%
- Average Award
- $20,615
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 2,381 (88.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,308
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 2,293 (85.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,118
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 779 (26.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 937 (21.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,547
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 78%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $41,429
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 11.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 3,461
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available, other work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,590
- Academic Calendar System
- Other
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architecture
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Construction Management
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- Industrial and Product Design
- Information Science/Studies
- Interior Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Project Management
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Engineering, Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Not required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 158
- Part-Time Faculty
- 196
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 25%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 2% of classes
10-19 students: 32% of classes
20-29 students: 59% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 1% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 65% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 24% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 373,380
- Computer Ownership
- Students required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 320
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Boston Population
- 625,087
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Boston, MA
- Campus Size
- 31 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September
- Rain
- 127 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Boston
- Nearest Train Station
- 2 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 49% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 51%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Leopards
- School Colors
- Gold and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Crew | x | |||
Cross-Country Running | x | |||
Golf | x | |||
Ice Hockey | x | |||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Crew | x | |
Cross-Country Running | x | |
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- rugby, ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Club Sports
- rugby, ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- radio station, intramural sports, wentworth events board, multicultural student association, phi sigma pi, major particular professional student associations
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 4,262
- Women
- 874 (20.5%)
- Men
- 3,388 (79.5%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 3,904
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.8% Asian
4.6% Black/African-American
10.7% Hispanic/Latino
2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
66.9% White
7.6% Unknown - International Students.
- 8.0% from 60 countries
- Average Age
- 20
- All Graduate Students
- 192
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 52.6%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 65.4%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 67.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 98%
- Average Starting Salary
- 98%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Business 2%
Engineering 3%
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