Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, WPI's acceptance rate is 57.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.31%. 8,247 men and 3,352 women applied to WPI and 4,180 men and 2,487 women students were accepted.
Among them, 931 men and 423 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WPI.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 11,599 | 8,247 | 3,352 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 6,667 | 4,180 | 2,487 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,354 | 931 | 423 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57.48% | 50.69% | 74.19% | - | - |
| Yield | 20.31% | 22.27% | 17.01% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at WPI. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $70 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WPI.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Admission Information | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |