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Wentworth Institute of Technology was established in the year 1904, and is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The institute is a member unit of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium. The institution's campus is spread over an area of more than 30 acres. Wentworth Institute of Technology offers students degree programs in various fields of study including computer science, architecture, and engineering.
The athletic teams of the college are known as the Leopards. The men's teams participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, and hockey. The women's teams are involved in basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and tennis. Wentworth Institute of Technology's students publish an on-campus newspaper called the "Leopard Print." Notable alumni of the institute include David Lovering, musician; Matt LeBlanc, international film and television star; and John A. Volpe, politician.
Students attend Wentworth Institute Of Technology in Boston, MA, 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.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 3,728 students at Wentworth Institute Of Technology (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
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
http://WWW.WIT.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 343 | architectural engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technology, drafting and design tech, electromechanical tech, ... |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 76 | construction management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 64 | computer science, computer and info science, web design |
| Business and Management | 47 | business and related services, operations management |
| Architecture and Planning | 42 | architecture |
| Design | 39 | interior design, industrial design |
| Engineering | 29 | various engineering courses, environmental engineering |
| Construction Trades | 15 | building inspection and management |
| Media | 3 | communications tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Wentworth Institute Of Technology in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 603 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Wentworth Institute Of Technology had a total enrollment of 3,728 students (3,140 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 63% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 7% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
Wentworth Institute Of Technology offers campus housing for 1,932 of its 3,140 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,025 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,025 |
| Room and board | $ 10,100 |
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $78,932 | 5 | $77,140 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 44 | $66,899 | 7 | $65,803 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $59,702 | 19 | $58,313 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 111 | $67,059 | 31 | $63,041 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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 real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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