Overview
Wentworth Institute of Technology is 4-year college in Boston, Massachusetts. Wentworth is comprised of four colleges: Architecture, Design, and Construction Management; Arts and Sciences; Engineering and Computer Science; and Professional and Continuing Education. They all operate on a “project-based education,” and all students are required to complete two semesters of cooperative learning (temporary full-time jobs) to apply classroom knowledge in order to graduate. Wentworth is a member of the Colleges of Fenway consortium.
Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average Net Price:
$36,719
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1171
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $42,884 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $42,884 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,302 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
73%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
23%
Average Aid Per Year
$19,756
23%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,721
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,024
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
15%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2963
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,721
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,998,129
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$57,741,042
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
66%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$12,037
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,048
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,166
Average Other Loans Per Year
$24,682
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
6453
Students Applied
64%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
133
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | January 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Other | February 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
Average SAT Composite: 1171
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,018
Total Number of Undergrads
3,813
0
100
57%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
72%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
24
Faculty Overview
0
100
24%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
42
Countries Represented
80
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
76
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
58%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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
11
Sports Club
6
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
Wentworth Institute of Technology Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$67,300
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Providence
Hartford
Portland
Top 5 Employers
Raytheon
Turner Construction
Gilbane Building Company
AECOM
BOND Brothers
Top 5 Sectors
Engineering
Operations
Business Development
Program and Project Management
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,048
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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