Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
WPI is a private research university in Worcester, known for its project-based curriculum.
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Tuition
$59,070
Acceptance
58.5%
Students
7,244
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Freshman Retention
94%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
58.5%
SAT range
1009 - 1246
ACT range
19 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
7,244
Undergrads
5,344
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
230
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
96
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.22
Property Rate / 1,000
3.96
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Worcester
Violent Rate / 100k
453
Property Rate / 100k
1,653
Location
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Worcester, MA 01609
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