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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
141
Applied
40
Accepted
9
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 | February 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | 3 letters of recommendation, statement of purpose |
International Students
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 563 TOEFL IBT score: 84 | |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships |
Student Body
28
Total Graduate Students
21%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.57% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.57% |
| White or Caucasian | 71% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.57% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (57%)
Female (42%)
Faculty
11
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 0
Male (7)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Heavy metal transport, Bioorganic zinc chemistry, metals in neurotransmission, membrane proteins, Organic synthesis |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 969,043 |
Location & Contact
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
United States
Contact
Dr. Arne Gericke
Department Head
Email: agericke@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5371
Fax: 508-831-5933
Department Head
Email: agericke@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5371
Fax: 508-831-5933
Worcester Polytechnic Institute