Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a University institution located in Worcester, MA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA  01609-2280
United States

Contact Jennifer Cluett
Executive Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5286
Fax: 508-831-5875

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, And Computational Biology, Other	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Technical And Scientific Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Architectural Engineering	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics, Other	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Science, Technology And Society	×
Sustainability Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Game And Interactive Media Design	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,092

Applied

6,679

Accepted

5,224

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,196

Females Applied

2,454

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,896

Males Applied

4,225

Males Accepted

54%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.9

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	May 15th	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

56,000

Private

Fees

896

Full-time student fees

16,544

Room & board

9,482

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	Yes
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

31,170

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,414

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,310

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,816

Avg. Loan Aid

18,335

Avg. Grant Aid

26,581

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,224

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

52%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.67%
Black or African American	2.79%
White or Caucasian	64.55%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.02%
Asian	10.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.64%
Other	3.58%

Gender

Male (60.34%)

Female (39.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Relay for Life, Spring Concert and Black Student Union Fashion Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, Intramural and Club Sports and Performing Arts groups

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

541

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 421

Part-time - 120

Male - 380

Female - 161