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ACCEPTANCE RATE

49.37%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,699

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

880 Main St, Williamstown, MA

WPI provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Worcester, MA and operated as a private institution. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an annual student enrollment of nearly 5,400.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

  • Engineering
  • Computer And Information Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Worcester Polytechnic Institute admits around 60 percent of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 25 percent of students enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found here by accessing the school's website at wpi.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $44,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,700 each year. Worcester Polytechnic Institute may provide financial aid for students who qualify as grants and loans.

The mascot for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the "Engineers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
  • Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the Worcester Polytechnic Institute website to see a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Worcester Polytechnic Institute accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is around 6,900 students, with undergraduate students making up about 68% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • The estimated tuition range is around $52,000-$62,000 per year
  • The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,400 to $1,700 per unit
  • May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.

Financial Aid Details

The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid98%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships97%$20,929
Receiving Student Loans53%$13,238
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Worcester Polytechnic Institute may offer services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

WPI is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
  • Track and Field (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (New England Womens & Mens Athletic Conference)
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Worcester Polytechnic Institute by clicking the request information to the right.

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