Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA • private • CSS Profile • III | New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,756 • Total: 8,009

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA
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Website

https://wpi.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,741 (65.0%) • Female: 2,015 (35.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	709	12.3%
Black/African American	156	2.7%
Hispanic/Latino	462	8.0%
White	3,535	61.4%
Two or More Races	197	3.4%
International	376	6.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

6,908 admitted from 11,809 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	03/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

88.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

82.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

94.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$79,286

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $59,700

Room & Board

$18,386

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$24,018
$30,001-48,000	$24,452
$48,001-75,000	$32,350
$75,001-110,000	$37,753
$110,001+	$49,716

Students Receiving Pell Grants

96%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$47,799

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Field Hockey Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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