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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

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59,700 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
58%
58%
Acceptance Rate
5,453
Students
Suburban setting
Suburban
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Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a University institution located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA  01609-2280
United States
Contact Jennifer Cluett
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5286
Fax: 508-831-5875

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other Checkmark
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Management Information Systems, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
Technical And Scientific Communication Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General Checkmark
Architectural Engineering Checkmark
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering Checkmark
Chemical Engineering Checkmark
Civil Engineering, General Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Physics/applied Physics Checkmark
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering Checkmark
Industrial Engineering Checkmark
Mechanical Engineering Checkmark
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General Checkmark
Engineering/industrial Management Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other Checkmark
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Data Science, General Checkmark
Financial Analytics Checkmark
Mathematics And Computer Science Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Science, Technology And Society Checkmark
Sustainability Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Game And Interactive Media Design Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,809
Applied
6,908
Accepted
5,453
Enrolled
58%
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Female Admissions

3,464
Females Applied
2,405
Females Accepted
69%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

8,344
Males Applied
4,502
Males Accepted
54%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.9
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen February 1st April 1st No
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th No
Other early decision plan November 1st March 1st No
Transfer May 30th Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

59,700
Private
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Fees

1,065
Full-time student fees
18,386
Room & board
10,000
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan Yes
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Financial Aid

35,570
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,275
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
22,876
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,686
Avg. Loan Aid
21,018
Avg. Grant Aid
30,905
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73.59%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,453
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
52%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.35%
Black or African American 2.84%
White or Caucasian 64.75%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.06%
Asian 12.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.07%
Two or more races 3.59%
Other 1.03%

Gender

Male (65.12%)
Female (34.88%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 52%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Relay for Life, Spring Concert and Black Student Union Fashion Show

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
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Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, Intramural and Club Sports and Performing Arts groups

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton No Checkmark No
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No No No
Football No Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rowing No No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (cross-country) Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Squash Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Table Tennis No No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
Water Polo Checkmark No No
Wrestling Checkmark Division 3 No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Bowling Checkmark No No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rowing No No No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (cross-country) Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer No No No
Softball No Division 3 No
Squash Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Table Tennis No No No
Tennis Checkmark No No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No
Water Polo Checkmark No No
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

618
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 444
Part-time - 174
Male - 406
Female - 212
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