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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a medium, private institution located in Worcester, ma. Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers undergraduate degrees in 118 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 5,146 undergraduates
cost $56,896 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Worcester Polytechnic Institute? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 57.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
189 days away Early Decision date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Worcester Polytechnic Institute is known for one of its top majors: Mechanical Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mathematics and Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $56,896
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,544
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $75,840
Average financial aid package $35,570
Estimated cost $40,270 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $56,896
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,544
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $75,840
Average financial aid package $35,570
Estimated cost $40,270 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,146, with gender binary students split 63% male and 37% female.

Total enrollment

7,353

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
phone 508-831-5000
address https://www.wpi.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Panhellenic

Interfraternity council

Intramural and club sports

Performing arts groups

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Worcester Polytechnic Institute to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute? 

The acceptance rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 57%.

What’s the average GPA for Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The average high school GPA for Worcester Polytechnic Institute students was 3.9.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Worcester Polytechnic Institute including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $303,360.

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