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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-2280

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private institution in Worcester with particular strength in engineering and computer science.

A mid-sized campus of 5.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $103,470 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $43,273.

Established
1865
Motto
German: Lehr und Kunst
Mascot
Gompei the Goat
Type
Private research university
Conference
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference
Division
Division III

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59%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,344Students
13:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$103,470Earnings 10yr
$43,273Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$59,070
Room & Board$18,072
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$75,678
Average Net Price$43,273
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,870
$30–48K$22,286
$48–75K$29,195
$75–110K$37,713
$110K+$51,567

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$43,273

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,978

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

39

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (118)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,344
Gender Split
35% / 65%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
10%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 13%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.4%
Freshman Retention93.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$85,038
8 Years$100,553
10 Years$103,470

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$74,000
Men
$88,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#86
Forbes
#93
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#99

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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