School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 100 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609-2280 (508) 831-5286 Fax: (508) 831-5875 [email protected] Contact: Edward Connor Director of Admissions |
Main Address 100 Institute Road Worcester, MA 01609 (508) 831-5000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,252 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 907 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,160 Graduate enrollment: 1,309 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 67% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 92% |
College Majors
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Actuarial Science B Computer & Information Sciences Artificial Intelligence/Robotics B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B Engineering Technologies Engineering/Industrial Management B English Language & Literature Technical/Business Writing B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Predentistry B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (508) 831-5000 |
| Website: | https://www.wpi.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to |
| Address: | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 6,894 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 89% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,896 (86% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $52,320 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $52,320 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $24,774 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 9 | 11 | 13 | 11 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 19 | 34 | 39 | 24 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $52,320 |
| Out-of-state | $52,320 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $28,248 |
| Out-of-state | $28,248 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,266 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,261 | 99% | $24,774 |
| Student loan aid | 765 | 60% | $12,837 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,345 | 93% | $22,276 |
| Federal student loans | 2,465 | 53% | $6,446 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Worcester Polytechnic Institute students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 10,645 | 7,718 | 2,927 | Percent admitted | 100% | 44% | 63% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 9% | 16% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 6,894 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,761 |
| Graduate enrollment | 2,133 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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