Worcester Polytechnic Institute

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Worcester, MA

$53,100

Avg tuition

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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a small private institution located on an urban campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,892, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The institution offers 36 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 89%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $53,100.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

59% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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95% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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89% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Considered (not required)

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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7k

Students enrolled

12%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Non-U.S. Citizen

15%

Hispanic

8%

Asian

7%

Unknown

6%

Black

3%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

37%

Socio-economic diversity

9% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

834

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 43% online

Master's Check Bold 33% online

Doctorate Check Bold 4% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $53,100 $53,100
Graduate $28,980 $28,980

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $15,680
On-campus other expenses $1,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,680
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,500

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $70,980 $70,980
Off-campus without family $70,980 $70,980
Off-campus with family $56,800 $56,800

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

9%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

9%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,178
State Grant Aid $1,381
Institution Grant Aid $22,887
Pell Grant Aid $4,744

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$66k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Rowing

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC