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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Acceptance Rate 59 %
Tuition & Fees $55,731
Student Population 6,920
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $22,993
Graduation Rate 89 %

Academic Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Campus, Worcester, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years institute located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2022 tuition & fees are $55,731 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,920 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 59% and the graduation rate is 89% last year.
The salary after graduation from Worcester Polytechnic Institute varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $84,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2022 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2021-2022, tuition and fees of Worcester Polytechnic Institute are $55,731. For graduate schools, its 2022 tuition and fees are $29,040 on average.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2022 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$55,731
Graduate$29,040
[Chart] 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2022 key academic statistics at WPI. The acceptance rate of WPI is 59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23%. The average graduation rate is 89% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $22,993 and 94% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,920 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 59 %.
Acceptance Rate
59%
Graduation Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 96 %
Retention Rate
96%
Student Population for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 6,920
Student Population
6,920
Student to Faculty Ratio for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $22,993 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Financial Aid Amount
$22,993

Offered Degrees

WPI offers 116 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree340
Post Bachelor's Degree198
Master's Degree3911
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship240

Special Learning Opportunities

Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,240)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,334)

Veterans Benefits

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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