Worcester Polytechnic Institute

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Worcester, MA. It is a R2 university with high research activities. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education .

60% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 12,559 applied, 7,555 accepted, and 1,366 enrolled in WPI. 996 men and 370 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $60,765 for undergraduate programs and $29,040 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 3.22% compared to last year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

5,039 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $28,567. For freshmen, 1,297 students (96%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $28,005. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 7,584 students enrolled WPI in 2025. By gender, 5,120 men and 2,464 women students are enrolled. There are 5,558 undergraduate and 2,026 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

141 Major Programs

31 programs through online 75 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of WPI is 90%. The retention rate is 94% for full-time and 94% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 90% Retention Rate 94% Students to Faculty Ratio 13 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 548 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for WPI and the average faculty salary is $120,869. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. There are 1,378 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $83,050. Number of Faculties 548 Average Faculty Salary $120,869 Number of Staffs 1,378 Average Staff Salary $83,050

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Worcester, MA