Race & Ethnicity
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a gender distribution of 37% female students and 63% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
44% of total enrollment
26% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Worcester Polytechnic Institute serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
89%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
30%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Worcester Polytechnic Institute attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 45% in-state residents, 49% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
45% of student body
49% of student body
6% of student body
States Represented
46 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
32%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
37%
Female Students
Global Reach
6%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age