Wentworth Institute of Technology Description:
The Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent technical design and engineering college in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway consortium. The 31-acre urban campus in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston is within walking distance of many of the city's cultural and recreational offerings as well as several other area colleges and universities. Wentworth has an average class size of 22 students and a student / faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The college offers 20 bachelor's degree programs in the fields of engineering and technology; popular programs include architecture, construction management and mechanical engineering and technology. Wentworth's curriculum also includes a large cooperative education program for students to gain professional, paid work experience before they graduate. Students are involved in campus life as well with 20 clubs and organizations active on campus. The Wentworth Leopards compete in the NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 61%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 570
- SAT Math: 520 / 610
- SAT Writing: 450 / 560
- ACT Composite: 21 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 25
- ACT Math: 22 / 27
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 3,988 (3,855 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 81% Male / 19% Female
- 90% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $27,108
- Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,900
- Other Expenses: $3,750
- Total Cost: $44,258
Wentworth Institute of Technology Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 95%
- Loans: 88%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $9,662
- Loans: $5,322
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Most Popular Majors:
Architecture, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 42%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Wentworth Institute of Technology Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://wit.edu/about/mission.html
"Wentworth provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary, project-based education in engineering, technology, design and management that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative and experiential learning resulting in a career-ready, skilled professional and engaged citizen."
