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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
- Website: www.wpi.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,158
- College Alias: WPI
- College Mascot: Engineers
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WPI Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wpi.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,377 | 1,321 | 5,698 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,801 (64%) | 938 (71%) | 3,739 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 596 (21%) | 208 (22%) | 804 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 787 | 98% |
| ACT ® Exam | 153 | 19% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 560 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 630 | 710 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® English | 25 | 31 |
| ACT ® Math | 26 | 32 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WPI Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 11% | 36% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,245 | $6,517 | $3,460 | $14,640 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 902 | 813 | 710 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $34,830 | $33,318 | $31,390 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $34,830 | $33,318 | $31,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $735 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,410 | $9,960 | $9,460 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,145 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,410 | $9,460 | $9,164 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,145 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $1,200 | $2,645 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,440 | $45,478 | $42,730 |
| Out of State | $47,440 | $45,478 | $42,730 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $47,440 | $44,978 | $42,434 |
| Out of State | $47,440 | $44,978 | $42,434 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $38,530 | $37,018 | $34,770 |
| Out of State | $38,530 | $37,018 | $34,770 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,158 Undergraduate: 3,017 Graduate: 1,141
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,080 Female: 1,078
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,238 Female: 779
- Graduate Gender Male: 842 Female: 299
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,454 Part-Time: 704
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,982 Part-Time: 35
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 472 Part-Time: 669
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 536 | 13% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Black | 97 | 2% |
| Asian | 259 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 3% |
| White | 3,038 | 73% |
| Unknown | 82 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 73 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,440 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,243 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 584 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 384 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 151 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 90 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 136 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 53 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 842 | 719 | 123 |
| Faculty Status | 312 | 242 | 70 |
| Tenured Faculty | 159 | 159 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 268 | - | 268 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 342 | 243 | 99 |
| Primarily Instruction | 302 | 232 | 70 |
| Primarily Research | 40 | 11 | 29 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 220 | 215 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 60 | 58 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 220 | 203 | 17 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 132 | 116 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 51 | 50 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,293 (232) | $92,186 (183) | $83,221 (49) |
| Professor | $110,521 (86) | $111,241 (80) | $100,917 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $88,721 (77) | $87,221 (56) | $92,721 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,550 (49) | $74,684 (32) | $77,179 (17) |
| Instructor | $45,484 (20) | $46,435 (15) | $42,631 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,293 (232) | $92,186 (183) | $83,221 (49) |
| Professor | $110,521 (86) | $111,241 (80) | $100,917 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $88,721 (77) | $87,221 (56) | $92,721 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,550 (49) | $74,684 (32) | $77,179 (17) |
| Instructor | $45,484 (20) | $46,435 (15) | $42,631 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 538 | 368 | 170 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 444 | 303 | 141 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 171 | 118 | 53 |
| Field Hocky | 17 | - | 17 |
| Football | 88 | 88 | - |
| Rowing | 76 | 54 | 22 |
| Soccer | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Wrestling | 20 | 20 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,389 | $23,443 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,254 | $2,750 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 34 | 24 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Rowing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 76% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 74% |
| Female | 84% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 80% |
| Asian | 82% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 76% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 65% |
| 5 Years | 73% |
| 6 Years | 76% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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