Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Rd, Worcester, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Worcester Polytechnic Institute
About this school
- www.wpi.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
2,207
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:4,435
- Men:2,831 Men (63.8%)
- Women:1,604 Women (36.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is very difficult: more than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 2 | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
ACT Only | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Considered if submitted | March 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Considered if submitted | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 100 Institute Road |
City, State, Zip | Worcester, MA 01609-2280 |
Phone | (508) 831-5286 |
Fax | (508) 831-5875 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | February 1 |
Application Fee | $65 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 1, January 1 |
Early Action Notification | December 20 |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 48% of 10,331 applicants were admitted |
Women | 64% of 2,631 applicants were admitted |
Men | 43% of 7,700 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,165 (23%) of 5,009 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 494 (29%) of 1,694 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 671 (20%) of 3,315 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.86 |
375 And Above | 74% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 6% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 4% |
2.50 - 2.99 | - |
2.00 - 2.49 | - |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 660-730 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 49% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 45% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 6% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 31% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 55% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 14% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 1% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 28-32 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 61% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 37% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 2% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 0% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $48,628 (74.99%)
- Room & Board: - $14,218 (21.93%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,000 (1.54%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $1,000 (1.54%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Worcester Polytechnic Institute accepts prepayment plan, installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | February 1 |
Award Notification Date | On or about April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal and Institutional Methodologies |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002233 | Free |
CSS/Financial Aid Profile | $25 for first college, $16 each additional |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 943 (84.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 741 (78.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 740 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 432 (58.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 80% |
Average Award | $34,841 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 737 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,795 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 365 (49.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,265 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 203 (27.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 349 (31.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,797 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,136 (74.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,678 (85.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,664 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,256 (47.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 81% |
Average Award | $35,614 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,598 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $22,942 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,320 (49.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,599 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 765 (28.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,487 (35.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,800 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | Not reported |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 12.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Workers in Trades |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,503 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Other
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
389
Part-Time Faculty
127
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
70%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 54% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 11% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 14% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 6% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 8% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 3% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 22% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 41% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 34% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 1,826,147 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 860 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
94.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
82.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
87.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
89.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (51)
- Actuarial Science
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- Animal Genetics
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architectural Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- History, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- Management Information Systems, General
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Nuclear Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Science, Technology and Society
- Social Sciences, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Engineering, Computer and information sciences, Biological/life sciences
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy
Master's Programs of Study (41)
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Artificial Intelligence/Robotics
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computational Biology
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Database Systems
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- Environmental Engineering
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Game Design and Development
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Modeling and Simulation
- Organizational Management
- Physics
- Social Sciences
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Science
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
182,669
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Campus Size
95 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September |
Rain | 133 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Worcester |
Nearest Train Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Worcester |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
59% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
42%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Crimson and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, soccer, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, panhellenic, interfraternity council, intramural and club sports, music association
Sororities
45% of women participate
Fraternities
27% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
4,301
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
4,435
Women
1,604
Men
2,831
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.7% Asian
- 3.3% Black/African-American
- 10.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 71.3% White
- 8.5% Unknown
International Students
10.7% from 69 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
2,207
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