Wentworth Institute of Technology
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Wentworth Institute of Technology
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a small private institution located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,958, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The institution offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for students are $37,050.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresConsidered (not required)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required or recommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Not required or recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1140-1330
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
5k
Students enrolled
23%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
59%
Unknown
7%
Black
7%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
9%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
7
Total Online Enrollment
958
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.23% online, 77% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
82% On-campus
18% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates20% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's9% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's50% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
27%
State Grant Aid
14%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debtafter graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track Field Indoor
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Softball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 5 | Engineering. | |||
| 6 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 7 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 8 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.