Overview

Programs in Interdisciplinary Studies / Programs in Interdisciplinary Studies is located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
(Graduate Certificate)	Nuclear science and engineering
Master of Science (MS)	Bioscience administration
Master of Science (MS)	System dynamics and innovation management
Master of Science (MS)	Systems modeling
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Social science
(Graduate Certificate)	System dynamics and innovation management
Master of Science (MS)	Power systems management

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	27
Doctoral Degrees	1
Other Advanced Degrees	17

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

51

Applied

19

Accepted

13

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	Three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation

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

Student Body

54

Total Graduate Students

1%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.26%
Black or African American	11.11%
White or Caucasian	64%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	7.41%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5.56%
Unknown	5.56%

Gender

Male (64%)

Female (35%)

Location & Contact

Address 100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA  01609-2280
United States

Contact Michale McGrade
Dean
Email: grad@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5301
Fax: 508-831-5717

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