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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a medium, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 3,557 undergraduates
cost $38,760 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Wentworth Institute of Technology? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.3%
SAT score average 1215
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wentworth Institute of Technology is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Management
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Civil Engineering
Design and Applied Arts
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,760
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,420
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $57,380
Average financial aid package $31,326
Estimated cost $26,054 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,760
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,420
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,700
Cost of attendance* $57,380
Average financial aid package $31,326
Estimated cost $26,054 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wentworth Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,557, with gender binary students split 78% male and 22% female.

Total enrollment

4,018

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
55%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
9%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wentworth Institute of Technology, students love their Intramural Sports, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
phone 617-989-4590
address https://wit.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intramural sports

Wentworth events board

Multicultural student association

Phi sigma pi

Major particular professional student associations

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wentworth Institute of Technology to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wentworth Institute of Technology?

Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology? 

The acceptance rate for Wentworth Institute of Technology is 92%.

What’s the average GPA for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

The average high school GPA for Wentworth Institute of Technology students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wentworth Institute of Technology?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wentworth Institute of Technology including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $229,520.

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