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Students attend Wentworth Institute Of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts, a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Wentworth Institute Of Technology degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in real estate and construction management, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
Applicants to Wentworth Institute Of Technology appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The full-time faculty at Wentworth Institute Of Technology is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,636 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Wentworth Institute Of Technology are male.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Wentworth Institute Of Technology offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology
550 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
General Phone: (617) 989-4590
Admissions Phone: (617) 989-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 989-4020
http://WWW.WIT.EDU
Wentworth Institute Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 363 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech, civil engineering tech, engineering technology, surveying tech, drafting and design tech, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 89 | computer science, computer and info science, web design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 68 | construction management |
| Design | 46 | interior design, industrial design |
| Architecture And Planning | 42 | architecture |
| Business And Management | 40 | business and related services, operations management |
| Engineering | 29 | various engineering courses, environmental engineering |
| Construction Trades | 9 | building inspection and management |
| Media | 1 | communications tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Wentworth Institute Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 501 | 19 |
| Associate's degree | 170 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 3 |
In 2005, Wentworth Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 3,636 students (3,335 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 56% |
| Connecticut | 11% |
| Maine | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Wentworth Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,933 of its 3,335 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 989-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Room and board | $ 9,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Wentworth Institute Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 989-4020
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $70,879 | 6 | $69,522 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $59,911 | 8 | $60,215 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $56,868 | 16 | $55,989 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 96 | $61,058 | 32 | $58,959 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
DESIGN
Industrial Design
Interior Design
ENGINEERING
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wentworth Institute Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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