Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Midsize citySEVP certified
About
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now has 14 academic departments with over 50 bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$63,246
- Estimated total for international students
- US$80,569
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,447
- Graduate students
- 2,026
- International undergraduates
- 6%
- Students per teacher
- 13 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$113,513
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (130)
Bachelor's degrees37 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEconomicsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering-Related FieldsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringInternational Relations and National Security StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMathematics and Statistics, OtherMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysicsPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationScience, Technology and SocietySustainability Studies
Master's degrees43 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringApplied MathematicsArchitectureBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringHuman Computer InteractionManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPublic HealthStatisticsSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees28 subjects
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsData AnalyticsData ScienceEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysicsSocial Sciences, GeneralStatisticsSystems EngineeringSystems Science and Theory
Graduate certificates22 subjects
BiotechnologyBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCivil EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsData ScienceElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherHuman Computer InteractionManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNuclear EngineeringSystems EngineeringSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.