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Location & Contact
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Contact
Jennifer Cluett
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5286
Fax: 508-831-5875
Dean of Admissions
Email: admissions@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5286
Fax: 508-831-5875
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
11,809
Applied
6,908
Accepted
5,453
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,464
Females Applied
2,405
Females Accepted
69%
Male Admissions
8,344
Males Applied
4,502
Males Accepted
54%
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
Tuition
59,700
Private
Fees
1,065
Full-time student fees
18,386
Room & board
10,000
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
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
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
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Relay for Life, Spring Concert and Black Student Union Fashion Show
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
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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | | Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | 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 (cross-country) | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | 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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | 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 (cross-country) | | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | No | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | | 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
Worcester Polytechnic Institute