Wentworth Institute of Technology Acceptance Rate &
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, serving roughly 3,747 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 91.21% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $82,721 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $42,884
- 2024 Average Net Price: $34,170 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 91.21% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,747 96.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 24.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1229
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,665
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,453
- Room & Board: $19,302 annual estimate
Wentworth Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Wentworth Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, MA (ZIP 02115).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology public or private?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wentworth Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $42,884.
Average net price after aid: $34,170.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,018 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,588 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,922 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,769 |
| $110,001+ | $38,272 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $171,536.
How hard is it to get into Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Admission rate: 91.21%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1229 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 3,747 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,665 students.
Graduate enrollment: 226 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 68.24%.
First-year retention: 83.8%.
What do graduates of Wentworth Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $71,868 six years after entry; $82,721 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,028.
23.11% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wentworth Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (150 completions)
- Construction Management, General (130 completions)
- Computer Science (128 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (97 completions)
- Civil Engineering, General (51 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (40 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (39 completions)
- Computer Engineering, General (33 completions)
- Project Management (30 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (24 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 91.21%; completion rate 68.24%; median earnings $82,721 at 10 years; net price $34,170. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$42,884
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wentworth Institute of Technology was $42,884.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$34,170
2024 Value
In 2024 Wentworth Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,170.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$136,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$34,170 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$171,536 4-Year Tuition
$19,302 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,686 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$254,744 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wentworth Institute of Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wentworth Institute of Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,200 | $29,200 | $31,201 |
| 2014 | $30,765 | $30,765 | $31,521 |
| 2015 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $35,232 |
| 2016 | $33,724 | $33,724 | $41,855 |
| 2017 | $34,977 | $34,977 | $36,690 |
| 2018 | $33,950 | $33,950 | $34,369 |
| 2019 | $34,970 | $34,970 | $36,113 |
| 2020 | $35,970 | $35,970 | $35,307 |
| 2021 | $37,650 | $37,650 | $29,841 |
| 2022 | $38,760 | $38,760 | $36,750 |
| 2023 | $41,010 | $41,010 | $34,170 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
91.21% Acceptance Rate
6,453 Total Applicants
5,509 Students Admitted
980 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.79% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1229
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wentworth Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 3,747 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 74% male and 26% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), and Black or African American (8.7%). About 23.11% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2024 is 3,747 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,665 students. Graduate enrollment is about 226 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 56.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
54.47% 100% Completion Time
68.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 54.47% of students graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 58% male / 42% female
- Construction Management, General: 84% male / 16% female
- Computer Science: 84% male / 16% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$25,028 Median Student Debt
$82,721 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.26% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
505.22% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 150 completions
2. Construction Management, General: 130 completions
3. Computer Science: 128 completions
4. Mechanical Engineering: 97 completions
5. Civil Engineering, General: 51 completions
6. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 40 completions
7. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 39 completions
8. Computer Engineering, General: 33 completions
9. Project Management: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wentworth Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,150
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,597
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private non-profit institution located in Boston, MA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Construction Management, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 3,747 students. Student body composition includes White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%), Black or African American (8.7%). The admission rate is 91.21%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1229. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.24%. Approximately 23.11% of students receive Pell Grants. About 24.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Boston, MA 02115
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates report median earnings of $82,721 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wentworth Institute of Technology located?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in Boston, MA.
What is Wentworth Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is 91.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,453 applicants and 5,509 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wentworth Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $42,884 and average net price is $34,170 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,302 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Wentworth Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,665 students, White (56.8%), Hispanic or Latino (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wentworth Institute of Technology?
About 24.7% of students at Wentworth Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wentworth Institute of Technology?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wentworth Institute of Technology reports midpoint SAT about 1229 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of Wentworth Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $71,868 six years after entry and $82,721 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wentworth Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,028.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology public or private?
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Boston, MA.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Wentworth Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wentworth Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Wentworth Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Boston, Massachusetts city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.