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Wentworth Institute of Technology

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Boston, MA
  • 5.0 1 review
#26 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
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Overview

Total enrollment

4,191
Wentworth Institute of Technology overview
Wentworth Institute of Technology overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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.

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Ratings

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.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10
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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
Wentworth Institute of Technology admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1110/1320
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 27/31
  • GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

91.2%
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  • Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 19.9%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,884
Costs for Wentworth Institute of Technology
Fee Cost
Tuition $42,884
Books and Supplies $1,500
Other Fees $900
Room and Board $19,302
Budget for Other Expenses $1,700
Total One Year Cost $66,286
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$62,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wentworth Institute of Technology are Engineering Technology, Business, and Architecture. 28% of students major in Engineering Technology, 28% in Business, and 21% in Architecture.

  • Engineering Technology 28%
  • Business 28%
  • Architecture 21%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 8%
  • Computer and Information Sciences 8%
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Last updated: August 2026