Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Main Campus

Worcester, MA4 years

School Type: Private Nonprofit

Online + Campus

Religious Affiliation: None

Accredited: Yes

Website: https://www.wpi.edu/

Placed twelfth for offering project-based education and personalized support in its online graduate programs. The availability of a wide range of online degrees and certificates is tempered by a higher cost per credit.

Online Program Rankings

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Quick Facts

Admission Rate

60.21% of applicants were admitted in the last academic year, indicating a moderately selective admissions process.

60.21%

Graduation Rate

87.19% of students graduated within the expected timeframe, reflecting strong student engagement and support.

87.19%

In-state Tuition

The average tuition for full-time students is $55,731 per academic year.

$55,731

Out-of-State Tuition

The average tuition for full-time students is $55,731 per academic year.

$55,731

School Size

Our school has a total enrollment of 5,134 students, providing a vibrant and diverse community.

5,134

Average Earnings

Graduates report an average earning of $84,600in their first year after graduation.

$84,600

Admissions Overview

Admission Rate Overall60.21%
ACT Scores Midpoint MathNot Provided
SAT Scores Average OverallNot Provided
SAT Scores Midpoint MathNot Provided
ACT Scores Midpoint EnglishNot Provided
ACT Scores Midpoint WritingNot Provided
SAT Scores Midpoint WritingNot Provided
ACT Scores Midpoint CumulativeNot Provided
SAT Scores Midpoint Critical ReadingNot Provided

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid & Loans

Student Loans

Federal Loan Rate
50.63%
Loan Principal
$26,978
Students with Any Loan
98.303%

Median Debt

Completers Overall
$27,000
Non-completers
$12000

Median Debt by Income

Income 0 - 30,000
$27,000
Income 30,001 - 75,000
$27,000
Income > 75,000
$26,902

Median Debt by Student Type

Dependent Students
$27,000
Independent Students
$21,886
Pell Grant Recipients
$27,000
No Pell Grant
$26,747

Median Debt by Gender

Female Students
$27,000
Male Students
$26,910

Median Debt by Generation

First Generation Students
$26,500
Non-First Generation Students
$27,000

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Demographics & Diversity

Student Demographics

A breakdown of student population by race.

Student Size: 5,134+

64.5%
10.2%
8.7%
6.5%
3.6%
3.6%
2.8%
0.1%
0.0%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Graduate Earnings

Employed Graduate Earnings

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Mean Earnings by Bracket

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