Good

Score: 65/100

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

🌐 https://www.wpi.edu/

Outcomes

A+

92/100

Affordability

15/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

A+

91/100

Prestige

61/100

Quick Stats

7,353

Total Enrollment

88%

Graduation Rate

94%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

58%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

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🏆 Where Worcester Polytechnic Institute Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#10

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

of 20 schools

#10

Computer Software and Media Applications, Other

of 21 schools

#24

Systems Engineering

of 38 schools

#28

Data Science, General

of 64 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$57,960	$57,960
Room	$9,800
Board	$7,458
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$79,542	$79,542

Financial Aid

96%

Receive Any Aid

13%

Receive Pell Grants

54%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer Science 351 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 297 grads/yr Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 235 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 175 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 149 grads/yr Data Science, General 106 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 102 grads/yr Chemical Engineering 77 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 57 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 55 grads/yr Systems Engineering 48 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 41 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 39 grads/yr Biochemistry 31 grads/yr Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 29 grads/yr Mathematics, General 26 grads/yr Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 25 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 24 grads/yr Architectural Engineering 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Software developers

$133k/yr 1,693,800 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Data scientists

$113k/yr 245,900 jobs

Computer occupations, all other

$109k/yr 472,000 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

7,353

Total Students

34%

Women

97%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 57%

Hispanic 7%

Black 3%

Asian 11%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 15%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 81%

Hybrid (Some Online) 10%

Fully Online 9%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%

25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $57,960 for in-state students and $57,960 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a good school?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a total enrollment of 7,353 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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