Worcester Polytechnic Institute
tuition & fees
$58,870
graduate tuition & fees
$29,040
acceptance rate
58%
Student Population
7,308
online students
806
Number of Programs
134
Financial Aid Amount
$27,715
Graduation Rate
88%
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a Private, 4 years college located in Worcester, Massachusetts. WPI ranked 80th in National Universities and 18th in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 7,308 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. WPI's acceptance rate is 58.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Worcester Polytechnic Institute and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
| Phone | 508-831-5000 |
| WEB | https://www.wpi.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to |
| Financial Aid | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-need/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/veterans-affairs |
| Disability Service | https://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 58.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The application fees are $70 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.00 % |
| Graduate Application Fees | $70 |
Tuition & Fees
WPI's 2024 tuition & fees is $58,870 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.47% compared to the last year's rate ($56,896).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $29,040. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $58,870 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $29,040 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 7,308 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 806 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WPI has 5,246 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,062 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 7,308 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,246 |
| Graduate Students | 2,062 |
| Online Enrollment | 806 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WPI offers 134 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 30 out of the 134 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WPI
| Number of programs | 134 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 30 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |