Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cost & Financial Aid Information

$47,372
Average Net Price
100%
Receive Aid
12%
Pell Recipients
Higher Cost
Affordability

Average Net Price

The average net price at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $47,372 per year after grants and scholarships are applied.

Overall Average Net Price

$47,372

Average amount students pay per year after financial aid

Net Price by Family Income

$0-30,000$24,018
$30,001-48,000$24,452
$48,001-75,000$32,350
$75,001-110,000$37,753
$110,000+$49,716

Financial Aid

At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid and 12% receive federal Pell grants.

Students Receiving Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance

Pell Grant Recipients

12%

Of students receive federal Pell grants for demonstrated financial need

Grants & Scholarships

Gift aid that doesn't need to be repaid

Work-Study Programs

Part-time employment opportunities on campus

Student Loans

Federal and private loan options available

Sticker Price & Cost of Attendance

The sticker price is the cost before any financial aid. Tuition and fees are $60,965 a year for in-state students and the same for out-of-state students.

Total Cost of Attendance

The school's estimated yearly cost for first-time, full-time undergraduates, as reported to IPEDS. Each total includes tuition and fees plus the expenses listed under it.

Living on Campus

In-state and out-of-state$81,751

Includes

Food and housing$18,386
Books and supplies$1,200
Other expenses$1,200

Living off Campus

In-state and out-of-state$81,751

Includes

Food and housing$18,386
Books and supplies$1,200
Other expenses$1,200

Living with Family

In-state and out-of-state$73,327

Includes

Books and supplies$1,200
Other expenses$2,700

Cost Analysis

Analyze how WPI's costs have changed over time. Over the past year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has decreased costs by $427, representing a 0.9% reduction in average net price.

Cost Trends

Previous Year

$47,799

Current Year

$47,372

Change

$-427

Affordability & Value

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education with strong return on investment.

Affordability Rating

Higher Cost

Based on average net price compared to national averages

Investment Value

Students receiving aid100%
Pell grant recipients12%
Student-faculty ratio13:1