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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Acceptance Rate 60 %
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), four-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 is $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 60% 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, WPI's tuition & fees is $55,731. For graduate programs, its 2022 average tuition & fees is $29,040.
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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 60% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21%. 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 60 %.
Acceptance Rate
60%
Graduation Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 95 %
Retention Rate
95%
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

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone508-831-5000
WEBhttps://www.wpi.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.wpi.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to
Financial Aidhttps://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-need/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.wpi.edu/offices/registrar/veterans-affairs
Athleticwww.wpi.edu/offices/institutional-research/consumer-information
Disability Servicehttps://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

WPI offers 122 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.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree360
Post Bachelor's Degree188
Master's Degree3910
Post Master's Degree30
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship261

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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