Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | wit.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Wentworth Institute of Technology occupies an urban campus in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, adjacent to the Museum of Fine Arts and within walking distance of the Longwood Medical Area. Founded in 1904 through a bequest from Boston industrialist Arioch Wentworth, the institute transformed from a technical school into a comprehensive technical design and engineering college. The campus combines historic brick buildings with modern academic facilities, including specialized engineering laboratories and design studios. Wentworth maintains a focused academic portfolio emphasizing engineering, technology, design, and management disciplines, with particular strengths in architecture, computer science, and various engineering fields. The institution requires cooperative education experiences for all students, and most undergraduates live in on-campus residence halls during their first two years.
Ratings
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Value
Wentworth Institute of Technology is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wentworth Institute of Technology within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#394 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#281 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#24 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#584 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1340 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $15,420 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,380 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | 28% |
| Business | 28% |
| Architecture | 21% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 8% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024