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WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  • 550 Huntington Ave
  • Boston, MA 02115
  • OPEID College Code: 00222500
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  • General Phone: (617) 989-4590
  • President: Zorica Pantic
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,808
  • College Mascot: Leopards
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Wentworth Institute of Technology - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
 
 
 
Wentworth Institute of Technology Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants2,6819203,601
Number Granted Admission (%)1,694 (63%)567 (62%)2,261 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)672 (40%)179 (32%)851 (38%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam76494%
ACT ® Exam8110%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470560
SAT ® Math510610
SAT ® Writing460560
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math2027
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving87%52%15%77%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,274$2,533$1,553$6,549
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.1%2.7%1.7%
Number in Default172214
Number in Repayment785795800
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$22,725$22,025$20,930
In-State Tuition and Fees$22,725$22,025$20,930
Out of State Tuition and Fees$22,725$22,025$20,930
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,500$10,100$9,650
Other Expenses$2,000$2,000$2,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,500$10,100$9,650
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$36,225$35,125$33,580
In-State$36,225$35,125$33,580
Out of State$36,225$35,125$33,580
Off Campus
In-District$36,725$35,625$34,080
In-State$36,725$35,625$34,080
Out of State$36,725$35,625$34,080
Off Campus with Family
In-District$26,225$25,525$24,430
In-State$26,225$25,525$24,430
Out of State$26,225$25,525$24,430
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Architecture
Architecture Degree--165
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree--27
Construction Management Degree--109
Operations Management and Supervision Degree--20
 
Communication Technology
Communications Technologies and Support Services, Other Degree3--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-358
Computer Science Degree--22
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other Degree-9-
 
Engineering
Engineering, Other Degree--40
 
Engineering Technology
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology Degree-1-
Architectural Engineering Technology Degree-214
Civil Engineering Technology Degree--47
Computer Engineering Technology Degree--27
Drafting and Design Engineering Technologies, Other Degree-58
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-335
Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree-2-
Engineering Technology Degree-106
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree--82
Surveying Technology Degree7--
Telecommunications Technology Degree-2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Industrial Design Degree--31
Interior Design Degree--30
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,808
    • Undergraduate: 3,808
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,093 Female: 715
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,093 Female: 715
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,393 Part-Time: 415
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,393 Part-Time: 415
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1163%
American Indian40.1%
Black1594%
Asian1945%
Hispanic1354%
White2,67070%
Unknown53014%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1820.05%
Ages 18-191,10129%
Ages 20-211,38536%
Ages 22-2488723%
Ages 25-292095%
Ages 30-34862%
Ages 35-39511%
Ages 40-49652%
Ages 50-65200.5%
Age Unknown20.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees603404199
Faculty Status321157164
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service303139164
Primarily Instruction303139164
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2424-
Other Professionals17514134
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1011001
Clerical And Secretarial3737-
Skilled Crafts2323-
Service and/or Maintenance25241
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,238 (139)$69,948 (107)$66,862 (32)
Professor$82,146 (33)$82,650 (27)$79,882 (6)
Associate Professor$68,794 (60)$68,924 (48)$68,273 (12)
Assistant Professor$60,557 (46)$60,768 (32)$60,074 (14)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$69,238 (139)$69,948 (107)$66,862 (32)
Professor$82,146 (33)$82,650 (27)$79,882 (6)
Associate Professor$68,794 (60)$68,924 (48)$68,273 (12)
Assistant Professor$60,557 (46)$60,768 (32)$60,074 (14)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes2511647314
Baseball2727--
Basketball24159-
Golf1616--
Ice Hockey2626--
Lacrosse2828--
Rifle14--14
Soccer513021-
Softball12-12-
Tennis231112-
Volleyball221111-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$14,903$17,417$5,000
Assistant Coaches-$2,722$3,139-
 
Coaches
All Coaches4125151
Baseball44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Basketball844-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches633-
Golf22--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches11--
Ice Hockey44--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches33--
Lacrosse33--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches22--
Rifle2-11
Head Coaches2-11
Assistant Coaches----
Soccer844-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches633-
Softball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Tennis422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Volleyball422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students57%
 
By Gender
Male55%
Female69%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien71%
Black33%
Asian62%
Hispanic50%
White58%
Unknown59%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less34%
5 Years50%
6 Years55%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape82
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary1921
On Campus
Forcible Rape92
Robbery2-
Aggravated Assault22
Burglary3224
Vehicle Theft12
Wentworth Institute of Technology Reviews

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2 Reviews Submitted For Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Reviewed on: December 07, 2011 Flag Review
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  • Please remember this school is in a very dangerous area. Rate a 1
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  • Reviewed on: January 26, 2010 Flag Review
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  • The best technology program for me
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Overall Rating: 3
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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