College statistics
- Address:
- 100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA
01609 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://www.wpi.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $59,700
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $59,700
- Room and Board:
- $17,906
- Acceptance Rate:
- 58.5%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $682,734,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, specializing in engineering, technology, and the sciences. The university conducts research at the R1 level—very high spending and doctorate production—and is classified as a special focus institution built around engineering and technical disciplines.
Enrollment stands at 7,353 students. Tuition is $59,700 annually, with total cost of attendance at $77,606 including room and board. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The acceptance rate is 58.5%, making admissions moderately selective.
The 6-year graduation rate aligns with outcomes typical of selective engineering universities. This school works best for students committed to engineering and technical careers who want hands-on research opportunities alongside their degree. For more information, visit wpi.edu.