Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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4 Year
Worcester, MA
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Overview

Total enrollment

7,584

Location Worcester, Massachusetts
Website wpi.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) occupies an 80-acre hilltop campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, approximately 40 miles west of Boston. Founded in 1865 during the Industrial Revolution, WPI features a blend of Victorian-era and modern architectural styles, including its distinctive Boynton Hall and newer Life Sciences building. The technical institute maintains a selective admission process and is known for its project-based curriculum model, which combines theoretical study with practical application. Engineering disciplines, computer science, robotics, and biotechnology represent the institution's core academic strengths, while students complete degree requirements through a distinctive quarter system that includes required off-campus project work. The campus provides undergraduate housing through residence halls and Greek life facilities, with first-year students required to live on campus.

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Admission Standards

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GPA 3.9

Acceptance Rate

60.2%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 18.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$60,965

Costs for Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$60,965
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$1,265
Room and Board		$18,386
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,200
Total One Year Cost		$83,016

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$82,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are Engineering, Biology, and Computer and Information Sciences. 61% of students major in Engineering, 10% in Biology, and 9% in Computer and Information Sciences.