School Summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute


General Information:

Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is seated on 95 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

100 Institute Road

Worcester, MA
01609-2280This school has a website at https://www.wpi.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply


Application Deadline: February
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $18,900.00 $18,900.00
Fees $1,256.00 $1,256.00
Total $20,156.00 $20,156.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wpi.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program.

Academic Competitiveness
Strong competition - More than 50% of all freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 26 on ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 56%
11-25% 29.00%
26-50% 14.00%
Under 50% 1.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Football, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Basketball, Crew, Field hockey, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Sailing, Skiing (downhill), Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 3,739
Female 1,819
Total 5,558


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,120
Female 2,464
Total 7,584

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 13%
African American 3%
Hispanic 8%
Native American 0%
White 64%
Other 12%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 49%
Out Of State 51%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 45%
Live Off Campus 55%


Relay for Life, Spring Concert, Black Student Union Fashion Show

Student Government Association, Panhellenic, Interfraternity Council, Intramural and Club Sports, Performing Arts groups


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 14.1201                                           Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.7104                                           Financial Analytics
  • 30.7001                                           Data Science, General
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 09.0908                                           Technical and Scientific Communication
  • 30.3301                                           Sustainability Studies
  • 30.1501                                           Science, Technology and Society
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0603                                           Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 14.0201                                           Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.0401                                           Architectural Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.1401                                           Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 30.0801                                           Mathematics and Computer Science
  • 26.1199                                           Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 11.0899                                           Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
  • 27.9999                                           Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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