Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Worcester, MA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The school has a total enrollment of 6,642 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).
Directory Information of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
| Address | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 508-831-5000 |
| WEB | www.wpi.edu |
| Admission | www.wpi.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wpi.edu/admissions/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wpi.edu/Admin/FA/First/NetPriceCalculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/vetera20.html |
| School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2018 Tuition & Fees and 2019 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2018 tuition and fees are $48,628. For graduate programs, its 2018 graduate school tuition and fees are $26,286. Total 6,642 students are attending at the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
| Undergraduate | $48,628 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $26,286 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| Undergraduate | $50,319 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $27,199 |
The estimation for 2018-2019 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2017 Key Stats of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Acceptance ratio at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 48% and Graduation rate is 86%. Key academic stats at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are listed in next table.
| Acceptance Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Retention Rate | 95%(full-time), 100% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.69% (13 to 1) |
| Student Population | 6,642 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs which designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers . Next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Special Characteristics of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Next table illustrates special other characteristics of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Historical Black School | No |
| Tribal School | No |
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,072 |
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