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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA

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63,936 /year
Private tuition
before financial aid
62%
62%
Acceptance Rate
5,461
Students
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Overview

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

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 × ×
Business/commerce, General × Checkmark
Management Information Systems, General × ×
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
Information Technology × 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 × ×
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 × ×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other × Checkmark
Science, Technology And Society × ×
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 × ×
International Relations And Affairs × Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Game And Interactive Media Design × Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,355
Applied
7,647
Accepted
5,461
Enrolled
62%
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Female Admissions

3,820
Females Applied
2,482
Females Accepted
65%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

8,522
Males Applied
5,158
Males Accepted
61%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

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

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen February 1st Not reported No
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th No
Other early decision plan January 5th March 1st No
Transfer June 10th Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

63,936
Private
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Fees

1,302
Full-time student fees
19,252
Room & board
10,660
Room only

Financial Aid

40,158
Avg. Financial Aid Package
39,298
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
26,749
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,569
Avg. Loan Aid
23,660
Avg. Grant Aid
36,485
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,461
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
50%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 8.33%
Black or African American 3.01%
White or Caucasian 63.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.07%
Asian 12.54%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.02%
Two or more races 4.17%
Other 2.24%

Gender

Male (71.07%)
Female (28.93%)

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 44%

Student Activities

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

Student Services

Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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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 Checkmark No 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 Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey No No No
Football Checkmark Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark No No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rowing No Division 3 No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (cross-country) No 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 Checkmark 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 Checkmark Division 3 No
Equestrian Sports Checkmark No No
Fencing Checkmark No No
Field Hockey Checkmark 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 Division 3 No
Rugby Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (cross-country) No No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark Division 3 No
Squash Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Table Tennis Checkmark 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

656
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 435
Part-time - 221
Male - 424
Female - 232
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