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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Worcester, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Engineering62% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,424
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $154,407
Earnings 5yr: $172,341
Debt: N/A
Systems Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,717
Earnings 5yr: $133,448
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,976
Earnings 5yr: $145,851
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,208
Earnings 5yr: $148,489
Debt: $27,000
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,641
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,441
Earnings 5yr: $111,218
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,409
Earnings 5yr: $120,591
Debt: N/A
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,103
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,386
Earnings 5yr: $105,931
Debt: $26,977
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,344
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,581
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,171
Earnings 5yr: $98,303
Debt: $27,000
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,554
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,254
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,199
Earnings 5yr: $100,777
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,308
Earnings 5yr: $100,164
Debt: $27,000
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,430
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,656
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,417
Earnings 5yr: $97,994
Debt: $27,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,298
Earnings 5yr: $106,505
Debt: $26,500
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,806
Earnings 5yr: $102,711
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$43,071
In-State Tuition$60,965
Out-of-State Tuition$60,965
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
92%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$85,038
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$103,470
Completion Signals
90%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,978
Est. Monthly Payment
$291/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
67%
Men33%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 67% men and 33% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$129,500
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