Overview
Student Population
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Online | wpi.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,645 prospective students applied, and 5,255 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,199 enrolled in the school. 5,371 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,503 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $51,604 plus fees of $716.
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Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $716 |
| Room and Board | $15,302 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,822 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 61% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9% |
| General Studies | 5% |
| Business | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168421 IPEDS survey data for Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Current students may use the Worcester Polytechnic Institute GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.