Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Worcester, MA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2019 tuition & fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $50,530. 4,107 students (92.60% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships and the average aid amount is $20,699 at WPI. The school has a total enrollment of 6,642 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).
Directory Information
| Address | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 508-831-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.wpi.edu/ |
| Admission | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-need/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/veterans-affairs |
| Disability Service | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-disability-services |
| School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
2019 Tuition & Fees and 2020 Estimation
For undergraduate school, its 2019 tuition and fees are $50,530. For graduate programs, its 2019 graduate school tuition and fees are $27,294.
The estimated 2020 tuition & fees are $52,506. The estimated 2020 graduate school tuition & fees are $28,341.
The average earning in 10 years after graduation of the school is $84,600.
| Undergraduate | $50,530 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $27,294 |
source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education
| Undergraduate | $52,506 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $28,341 |
The estimation for 2019-2020 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
2019 Key Stats
The Acceptance ratio at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29%. The average graduation rate is 89%. 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). Key academic stats for the school are listed in next table.
| Acceptance Rate » | 42% |
|---|---|
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) » | 29% |
| Graduation Rate » | 89% |
| Retention Rate | 95%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.69% (13 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 6,642 (4,435 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $20,699 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $84,600 |
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 |
WPI 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
Next table illustrates special characteristics of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 2,240 |
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