University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
60% admitted · $32,994/yr after aid
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $43,885
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $113,513
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit college in Worcester, MA with 5,447 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $43,885 per year ($36,899 for families earning under $30,000). 90% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $113,513 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 11,809
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,908
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Worcester Polytechnic Institute looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $80,569
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $63,246
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$36,899
- $30–48k$31,014
- $48–75k$35,703
- $75–110k$35,535
- $110k+$48,711
Get a personal estimate with Worcester Polytechnic Institute's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $113,513
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,447
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White64%
- Hispanic9%
- Black3%
- Asian13%
Worcester Polytechnic Institute FAQ
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?+
Worcester Polytechnic Institute admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?+
In Fall 2023, 11,809 students applied to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and 6,908 were admitted; 1,360 enrolled.
Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute consider legacy status?+
Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute require an essay?+
Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $80,569 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $43,885.
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's graduation rate?+
90% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168421 · How we use this data
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