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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
- Website: WWW.WIT.EDU
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 3,728
- College Mascot: Leopards
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wit.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 51% | 19% | 69% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $586 | $1,305 | $1,249 | $4,017 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 19 | 23 |
| Number in Repayment | 800 | 770 | 728 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $20,930 | $19,300 | $18,500 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,930 | $19,300 | $18,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,650 | $9,300 | $9,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,650 | $9,300 | $9,000 |
| 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-State | $33,580 | $31,600 | $30,500 |
| Out of State | $33,580 | $31,600 | $30,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,080 | $32,100 | $31,000 |
| Out of State | $34,080 | $32,100 | $31,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,430 | $22,800 | $22,000 |
| Out of State | $24,430 | $22,800 | $22,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,728 Undergraduate: 3,728
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,996 Female: 732
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,996 Female: 732
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,333 Part-Time: 395
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,333 Part-Time: 395
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 108 | 3% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.08% |
| Black | 129 | 3% |
| Asian | 168 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 3% |
| White | 2,694 | 72% |
| Unknown | 510 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,177 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,356 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 767 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 196 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 88 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 54 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 62 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 5 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 545 | 370 | 175 |
| Faculty Status | 289 | 147 | 142 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 277 | 135 | 142 |
| Primarily Instruction | 277 | 135 | 142 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 21 | - |
| Other Professionals | 155 | 122 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 92 | 92 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 25 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,137 (135) | $63,984 (108) | $59,751 (27) |
| Professor | $73,531 (34) | $73,546 (29) | $73,444 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $62,494 (48) | $62,363 (42) | $63,412 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,052 (53) | $58,330 (37) | $54,099 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,137 (135) | $63,984 (108) | $59,751 (27) |
| Professor | $73,531 (34) | $73,546 (29) | $73,444 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $62,494 (48) | $62,363 (42) | $63,412 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,052 (53) | $58,330 (37) | $54,099 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 270 | 173 | 79 | 18 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 14 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 41 | 41 | - | - |
| Rifle | 18 | - | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 53 | 29 | 24 | - |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 | - |
| Tennis | 19 | 8 | 11 | - |
| Volleyball | 22 | 14 | 8 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $15,995 | $19,764 | $4,100 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,418 | $3,161 | $2,050 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 38 | 21 | 15 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Rifle | 4 | - | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 49% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 39% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 43% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 42% |
| 6 Years | 45% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 11 |
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