Wentworth Institute of Technology

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,146
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Wentworth Institute of Technology is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Wentworth Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,650

Cost of attendance at Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,650

Cost of attendance at Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wentworth Institute of Technology received on average $18,702 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,702

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	266	27%	$4,740	$1,260,847
Other Federal Grant	266	27%	$4,966	$1,320,847
State Grant/Scholarships	133	14%	$1,753	$233,128
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	964	100%	$17,109	$16,493,260
Total Grant & Scholarships	965	100%	$18,702	$18,047,235

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wentworth Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 71.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 82.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.9%.

71.8%

asian 73.1% 68 students
African American 53.7% 22 students
white 74.8% 443 students
unknown 72.5% 50 students
hispanic 58.1% 18 students
International Students 69.0% 60 students
Mixed Race 58.7% 27 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wentworth Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wentworth Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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