Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$103k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$59,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,070
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,072
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,072
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$77,142
Net price (after aid)$43,273
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$23,870
$30k – $48k$22,286
$48k – $75k$29,195
$75k – $110k$37,713
$110k+$51,567
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$103,470
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants10%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans51%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
88% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
94% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$59.1k
Net price
$43.3k
Pell
10%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$103k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (23)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
MusicEnglish LiteratureHistoryArt History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
59%
SAT range
1009 - 1246
ACT range
19 - 27
Campus & Student Life
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About Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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- Where is Worcester Polytechnic Institute located?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is approximately 59%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute's published in-state tuition is approximately $59,070 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute reports total enrollment of approximately 7,244 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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