Wentworth Institute of Technology
WIT
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in engineering and computer science. With an average SAT of 1226, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,721 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $34,170.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Leopards
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1903, Boston marble supplier and landlord Arioch Wentworth donated the majority of his estate, estimated at $7 million, to found an industrial school within Boston.
- •A board of seven directors incorporated Wentworth Institute on April 5, 1904, as a school "to furnish education in the mechanical arts".
- •The campus was established in Boston's Back Bay Fens and Arthur L.
- •Dobbs Hall in 1920 On September 25, 1911, Wentworth opened as a technical school to 242 students.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
John A. Volpe
Former Governor of Massachusetts and U.S. Secretary of Transportation
Stephen F. Lynch
United States Representative from Massachusetts
Matt LeBlanc
Actor known for Friends (attended but did not graduate)
David Lovering
Drummer for alternative rock band Pixies
Russell Colley
NASA engineer and inventor of silver nylon space suit used in first crewed space flight
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1226
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
11-15
Regular Decision
02-15
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Academics
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
Nearby Attractions
Museum of Fine Arts Bostonwalkable
World-class art museum very close to campus
Fenway Parkwalkable
Historic home of the Boston Red Sox
Back Bay Fenswalkable
Scenic park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted
Northeastern University and surrounding college areawalkable
Vibrant college neighborhood with dining and entertainment
Days out near Boston
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Boston, from real bookable tour times.
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