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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,584

Applied

4,402

Accepted

4,668

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,773

Females Applied

1,472

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,811

Males Applied

2,930

Males Accepted

38%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

65

Application Fee

3.89

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Early decision	November 1st	December 15th
Early action	November 1st	January 15th
Other early decision plan	January 15th	February 15th
Fall freshmen	January 15th	March 15th
Transfer	April 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		630	710
SAT Math		670	750
ACT Composite		29	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

57,960

Private

Fees

1,110

Full-time student fees

18,072

Room & board

9,800

Room only

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

33,462

Avg. Financial Aid Package

32,525

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,874

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,896

Avg. Loan Aid

20,439

Avg. Grant Aid

28,952

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,273

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.76%
Black or African American	2.78%
White or Caucasian	64.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.04%
Asian	11.93%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.69%
Other	1.22%

Gender

Male (62.64%)

Female (36.85%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	53%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Relay for Life, Spring Concert and Black Student Union Fashion Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

598

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 436

Part-time - 162

Male - 392

Female - 206

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