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WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE (WPI)

  • 100 Institute Road
  • Worcester, MA 01609
  • OPEID College Code: 00223300
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  • General Phone: (508) 831-5000
  • President: Dennis D. Berkey
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,961
  • College Alias: WPI
  • College Mascot: Engineers
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Doctoral/Research Universities
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,8291,4556,284
Number Granted Admission (%)2,947 (61%)1,042 (72%)3,989 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)639 (22%)286 (27%)925 (23%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving62%11%7%96%
Avg Amount Receiving$11,492$6,671$1,900$16,130
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.6%1.0%1.2%
Number in Default8611
Number in Repayment490554902
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$37,440$36,390$34,830
In-State Tuition and Fees$37,440$36,390$34,830
Out of State Tuition and Fees$37,440$36,390$34,830
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,160$10,880$10,410
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,160$10,880$10,410
Other Expenses$1,200$1,200$1,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,700$1,200$2,700
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$50,800$49,470$47,440
In-State$50,800$49,470$47,440
Out of State$50,800$49,470$47,440
Off Campus
In-District$50,800$49,470$47,440
In-State$50,800$49,470$47,440
Out of State$50,800$49,470$47,440
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,140$40,090$38,530
In-State$41,140$40,090$38,530
Out of State$41,140$40,090$38,530
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree203-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Degree---
Biology Degree514-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-18-
Business Administration, Other Degree-2-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree15--
Commerce Degree4--
Management Information Systems Degree91-
Marketing, Other Degree-5-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree2--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree55352
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Degree15--
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree37172
Chemical Engineering Degree4041
Civil Engineering Degree57112
Civil Engineering, Other Degree---
Electrical Engineering Degree80495
Engineering Physics Degree1--
Engineering, Other Degree234-
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree57-
Industrial Engineering Degree9--
Manufacturing Engineering Degree2131
Materials Engineering Degree-62
Mechanical Engineering Degree139366
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree2819-
Science, Technology and Society Degree1--
Systems Science and Theory Degree-2-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other Degree---
Humanistic Studies Degree3--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree-7-
Mathematics Degree10-1
Mathematics and Statistics, Other Degree95-
Mathematics, Other Degree-12-
Statistics Degree-5-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree932
Physics Degree1211
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree---
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree1--
International Relations and Affairs Degree2--
Social Sciences Degree1--
Social Sciences, Other Degree1--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,961
    • Undergraduate: 3,435 Graduate: 1,526
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,599 Female: 1,362
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,465 Female: 970
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,134 Female: 392
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,757 Part-Time: 1,204
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,318 Part-Time: 117
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 439 Part-Time: 1,087
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien66813%
American Indian190.4%
Black1403%
Asian3136%
Hispanic2475%
White3,37068%
Unknown2044%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18711%
Ages 18-191,67634%
Ages 20-211,40828%
Ages 22-2471114%
Ages 25-2948110%
Ages 30-342074%
Ages 35-391122%
Ages 40-491693%
Ages 50-65711%
Age Over 6520.04%
Age Unknown531%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees929802127
Faculty Status388286102
Tenured Faculty166166-
Graduate Assistants263-263
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service385282103
Primarily Instruction366264102
Primarily Research19181
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2442377
Other Professionals75723
Technical and/or Paraprofessional22521114
Clerical And Secretarial13612214
Skilled Crafts2323-
Service and/or Maintenance6464-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,661 (256)$97,082 (200)$86,014 (56)
Professor$121,834 (87)$122,612 (79)$114,153 (8)
Associate Professor$93,312 (83)$92,490 (60)$95,458 (23)
Assistant Professor$78,906 (49)$77,704 (34)$81,632 (15)
Instructor$54,655 (37)$56,988 (27)$48,355 (10)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,407 (8)$71,122 (5)$58,548 (3)
Instructor$66,407 (8)$71,122 (5)$58,548 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$93,439 (264)$96,133 (205)$84,076 (59)
Professor$121,834 (87)$122,612 (79)$114,153 (8)
Associate Professor$93,312 (83)$92,490 (60)$95,458 (23)
Assistant Professor$78,906 (49)$77,704 (34)$81,632 (15)
Instructor$54,598 (45)$57,176 (32)$48,251 (13)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes640419221
Unduplicated Athletes563375188
Baseball3333-
Basketball291712
All Track Combined21813484
Field Hockey23-23
Football9090-
Rowing876522
Soccer533023
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving533023
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling2020-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$28,417$24,122
Assistant Coaches-$6,987$2,834
 
Coaches
All Coaches663531
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches844
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Rowing835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 95%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students80%
 
By Gender
Male78%
Female84%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian50%
Black70%
Asian81%
Hispanic78%
White79%
Unknown67%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less68%
5 Years77%
6 Years80%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
On Campus
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary11
On Campus
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary11
Vehicle Theft-1
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