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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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$46,876Avg. Net Price
89%Grad Rate
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Working Out53%
Video Games49%
Around Campus40%
Night Owl39%
Over Whenever37%
Spontaneous31%
Fine with Drinking29%
Binge Watching29%
Extrovert29%
Travel29%

Popular Majors

What WPI students on MeetYourClass are studying

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Mechanical Engineering

18%

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Computer Science

15%

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Aerospace Engineering

9%

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Civil Engineering

6%

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Robotics

6%

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
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Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is WPI's enrollment deposit?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute requires a deposit of $500 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

84.70%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in the top 84.70% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

52.70%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in the top 52.70% of colleges in the state of Massachusetts for deposit cost. 16.18% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

80.50%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is in the top 80.50% of Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 14.62% of private colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

Worcester Polytechnic Institute educates a diverse community of 7,308 students, with 5,246 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 2,062 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

7,308


Total Undergraduates

5,246

Total Graduates

2,062


Full-Time vs Part-Time

82% Full-Time

18% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a 57% acceptance rate. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has test required that focus on each student's unique potential.


Acceptance Rate

57%

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Location

Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers students a dynamic urban experience with all the advantages of a midsize city environment.


City

Worcester


County

Worcester County


State

Massachusetts


Country

United States


Urbanization

City: Midsize

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About

Worcester Polytechnic Institute features a student-focused approach with a 13 : 1 student-faculty ratio, None values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

13 : 1


Religious Affiliation

None


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above


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Cost

Worcester Polytechnic Institute makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $46,876 with 94% of students receiving financial assistance including 10% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$46,876


Received Aid

94%


Pell Recipients

10%


Tuition

$29,535 In-State

$29,535 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The Worcester Polytechnic Institute student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 45% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
3,303 (63%)
Women
1,943 (37%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
107 (2%)
18-19
2,472 (47%)
20-21
2,319 (44%)
22-24
314 (6%)
Over 25
34 (1%)

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Outcomes

Worcester Polytechnic Institute prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 89% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

89%

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