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Summary
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1904. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,855, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 31 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Wentworth Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 12. Its tuition and fees are $25,900 (2012-13).
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Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology offers 17 day majors in Architecture, Computer Science, Design, Engineering, and Management. The institute is distinguished by its high-quality classroom instruction and its practical application of technology through extensive laboratory and studio training. This curriculum is combined with on-the-job experience received through Wentworth's cooperative education program, the largest of its kind in the Northeast. Located in the heart of Boston, the 31-acre campus provides an intimate and supportive learning environment. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1904 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Wentworth Institute of Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at Wentworth Institute of Technology is $50. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 61.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 61.3% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 16:1, and the school has 36.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Wentworth Institute of Technology include: Architecture; Construction Management; Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician; Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications; and Civil Engineering Technology/Technician. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 79.2 percent.
Student Life
Wentworth Institute of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,855, with a gender distribution of 81.5 percent male students and 18.5 percent female students. At this school, 49.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 51.0 percent of students live off campus. Wentworth Institute of Technology is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,988 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Wentworth Institute of Technology offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Wentworth Institute of Technology also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Wentworth Institute of Technology, 5 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
| Students who have cars on campus | 5% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
At Wentworth Institute of Technology, 62.2 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,277.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $25,900 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $13,470 (2012-13) |
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