# Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 60% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,809 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,908 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $80,569 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $43,885 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $36,899 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $31,014 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $35,703 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $35,535 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $48,711 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 5,447 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 90% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $113,513 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Worcester Polytechnic Institute considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 168421. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology