Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,756 • Total: 8,009
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA
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Website
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
āœ“ 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)
$77,232
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $57,960
Room & Board
$18,072
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $23,870
$30,001-48,000 $22,286
$48,001-75,000 $29,195
$75,001-110,000 $37,713
$110,001+ $51,567
Students Receiving Pell Grants
96%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$47,799

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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