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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Private nonprofit, 4-year

100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280

(508) 831-5000

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Quick Facts

5,344

Total Enrollment

59%

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

$85,038

Median Earnings (6yr)

$59,070

In-State Tuition

$43,273

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Institution Details

Type Private nonprofit, 4-year
Classification Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation New England Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 100 Institute Road
City Worcester, MA
ZIP Code 01609-2280
County Worcester County

President/Chief Administrator: Winston “Wole” Soboyejo (Interim President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Engineering 62%
Computer Science 19%
Biology 6%
Mathematics 3%
Visual/Performing Arts 2%
Business 0%
Psychology 0%
Liberal Arts 0%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,344

Student Demographics

Female 35%
Male 65%

Race/Ethnicity

White 64.8%
Black 2.8%
Hispanic 8.3%
Asian 12.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Non-Resident Alien 6.6%
Unknown 1.0%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 0.7%
Part-Time Students 1.8%

Tuition & Financial Aid

$59,070

In-State Tuition

$59,070

Out-of-State Tuition

$75,678

Total Cost of Attendance

$43,273

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 10%
Students with Federal Loans 51%
Students Receiving Any Aid 10%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $27,000
Median Total Debt $26,978
90th Percentile Debt $32,500
3-Year Repayment Rate 92%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$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

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$85,038

6 Years After

$100,553

8 Years After

$103,470

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $67,089  |  75th percentile: $104,138

Earnings by Family Income Background

$86,051

Low Income

$87,272

Middle Income

$84,752

High Income

Student Outcomes

94%

Full-Time Retention

88%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$13,114

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$21,980

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (508) 831-5000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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