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WPI Admission Requirements

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WPI Admission Overview

WPI admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year WPI admitted 60.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.9 GPA (A). WPI is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WPI Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

60.2%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Acceptance Rate

The WPI acceptance rate is 60.2%. Last year, 7,555 of 12,559 applicants were admitted. That is the 25th lowest acceptance rate in Massachusetts.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into WPI and can you get accepted?

WPI is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute typically attracts "A" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.9. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

WPI GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.9

Typical High School Grades

A

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.9

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at WPI typically have around a 3.9 GPA (A) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. WPI is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

63% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #9 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Worcester Polytechnic Institute freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 63.0% Avg +
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 14.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 3.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 2.0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

59% of Worcester Polytechnic Institute freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Worcester Polytechnic Institute students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 59%
Top 25% of class 90%
Top 50% of class 99%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,752 8,795 12,559
Accepted 2,439 5,105 7,555
Acceptance Rate 65% 58% 60%
Enrolled 370 996 1,366
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 15% 20% 18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

168

Applicants have 168 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

WPI is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.9 GPA (about an A average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168421.

GPA calculator: Worcester Polytechnic Institute GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026