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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate57%
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About WPI
WPI is known as a global leader in project-based learning. As part of WPI’s academic approach, students learn in the classroom and apply that knowledge to real projects large and small. Beginning in the first year, projects are a big part of WPI’s student-centered curriculum. In the four seven-week terms of each academic year, students complete intensive work in many disciplines. WPI so strongly believes in the broader perspective gained from a global experience that it offers each incoming first-year student an up to $5,000 Global Scholarship to remove financial barriers to off-campus project work at one of our 50+ global project centers. Whether a major capstone project or a humanities project, required project work allows students opportunities to work with communities and sponsors on real projects where their work has purpose and may have immediate impact. Many students call these project experiences life-changing.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private school in the suburb of Worcester, Massachusetts. WPI was founded in 1865. The college enrolls around 7,308 students a year, including 5,273 undergraduates.
WPI Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into WPI. Around 57% of applicants get into WPI each year. Out of 11,599 applications received in 2022, 6,667 students were offered admission.
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 57% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 74% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 64% |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 64% |
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in the town of Worcester, Massachusetts, near Boston.
If you are interested in seeing WPI for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike to Worcester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Worcester Regional.
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College Info
WPI Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
May 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to WPI is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to WPI is May 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
WPI SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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WPI Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$77,142
In State$77,142
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$57,960
$57,960
Fees
$1,110
$1,110
Housing
$18,072
$18,072
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at WPI is like? There are approximately 7,308 students enrolled at WPI, including 5,273 undergraduate students and 2,035 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 48% percent are from MA and 52% percent of students are from other states.
97%
Full Time2%
Part Time48%
In State52%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,308
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
57%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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