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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Acceptance Rate 57.48 %
Tuition & Fees $59,070
Student Population 7,308
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $27,715
Graduation Rate 88 %

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 2024 tuition & fees is $59,070 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $29,040.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,308 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 57.48% and the graduation rate is 88% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WPI's tuition & fees is $59,070. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $29,040.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$59,070
Graduate$29,040
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WPI. The acceptance rate of WPI is 57.48% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.31%. The average graduation rate is 88% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $27,715 and 94% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,308 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 57.48 %.
Acceptance Rate
57.48%
Graduation Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 88 %
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 7,308
Student Population
7,308
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 $27,715 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Financial Aid Amount
$27,715

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
Disability Servicehttps://www.wpi.edu/offices/office-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

WPI offers 124 major programs through online and on-site education where 28 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's340
Master's4317
Doctorate (Research)261
Post-Bachelor's Certificate1810
Post-Master's Certificate30

Special Learning Opportunities

Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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:2,369)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,206)

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