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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Overview
Worcester Polytechnic Institute / Graduate Admissions is located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.
Departments & Programs
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering (ME) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| (Advanced Certificate) | ||
| Master of Engineering (M Eng) | ||
| (Graduate Certificate) | ||
| Master of Mathematics for Educators (MME) | ||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 747 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 46 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 50 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,020
Applied
2,198
Accepted
752
Enrolled
Applying
70
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 563 TOEFL IBT score: 84 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
2,091
Total Graduate Students
38%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
61%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.35% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.77% |
| White or Caucasian | 41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.05% |
| Asian | 4.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 1.39% |
| Unknown | 1.48% |
Gender
Male (68%)
Female (31%)
Faculty
248
Total faculty
Full-time - 207
Part-time - 41
Male (190)
Female (58)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Health and biotechnology; robotics and cyberphysical systems; advanced materials, manufacturing and mobility; cyber, data, and security systems engineering; learning sciences and technology |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States