Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Worcester, MA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The WPI's 2022 tuition & fees is $55,531. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $25,201.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,230 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $84,600 and it varies by field of study.
WPI ranked 80th in National Universities and 18th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
Directory Information
| Address | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 508-831-5000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (not-for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Worcester Polytechnic Institute are $55,531. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $29,040.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $57,096 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,040.
| Undergraduate | $55,531 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $29,040 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $57,096 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $29,040 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the WPI directly. See the WPI bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 60.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.11%. The average graduation rate is 87%. Total 7,230 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $84,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Science program shows the highest salary with $88,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 60.21% Acceptance Rate / 21.11% Yield |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate » | 87% |
| Retention Rate | 94%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.14% (14 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 7,230 (5,224 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $25,201 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $84,600 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $37,400 - $88,000 |
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 designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The 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 |
WPI provides several 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 |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of WPI. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,508. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $7,030.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,508 |
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