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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

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

  • NCAA
    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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