Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported a 58.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Worcester, MA. The historical average net price is $43,071 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

11,809 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$43,071

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

89.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

93.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,447

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,018
$30,001 – $48,000$24,452
$48,001 – $75,000$32,350
$75,001 – $110,000$37,753
$110,000+$49,716

Top Majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

MajorDegrees Awarded
Engineering726
Computer & Information Sciences237
Biological & Biomedical Sciences67
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies50
Mathematics & Statistics27
Visual & Performing Arts20
Physical Sciences14
Engineering Technologies10
Business, Management & Marketing10
Psychology6

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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Official website: https://www.wpi.edu/

Admissions: https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported a 58% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 11,809. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The historical 58% acceptance rate suggests Worcester Polytechnic Institute was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The stored historical average net price at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $43,071 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 96%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $28,005 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 89%. its stored first-year retention rate is 94%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Worcester Polytechnic Institute's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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