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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
12,559
Applied
7,555
Accepted
5,558
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,752
Females Applied
2,439
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
8,795
Males Applied
5,105
Males Accepted
58%
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 | January 5th | March 1st | No |
| Transfer | June 10th | Not reported | No |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
61,790
Private
Fees
1,256
Full-time student fees
18,900
Room & board
10,200
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
37,984
Avg. Financial Aid Package
38,924
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
24,801
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,135
Avg. Loan Aid
22,149
Avg. Grant Aid
33,525
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73.3%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
24%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,558
Total Undergrad students
6%
International Students
51%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 64.22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.09% |
| Asian | 12.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 3.62% |
| Other | 1.78% |
Gender
Male (67.27%)
Female (32.73%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 45% |
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
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 | | 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 | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | 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 |
| 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 | | 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 | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | | Division 3 | No |
| Squash | | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | | 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
635
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 446
Part-time - 189
Male - 408
Female - 227
Worcester Polytechnic Institute