Wentworth Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Wentworth Institute of Technology is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,920 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1904 and is one of the 27 colleges and schools located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At Wentworth Institute of Technology you can obtain your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
25
Wentworth Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Construction, Computer Science, Architecture, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is high at 82% (close to Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Fair
The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is good: 70%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wentworth Institute of Technology is decent, 17:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, around $38,200 annually. The additional fees at Wentworth Institute of Technology beyond tuition are around $600; this comes to a total of $38,800 a year.

Read the details about WIT additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
92%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 5,537 applications were submitted and 5,111 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at WIT in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$12,100
High
Wentworth Institute of Technology offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at WIT, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
WIT provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is very high: approximately $12,100 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Wentworth Institute of Technology seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wentworth Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wentworth Institute of Technology
550 Huntington Ave
Boston, Massachusetts
02115, USA
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