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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a coeducational institution officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. WPI provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 161-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 60-69%. This makes it a moderately selective. International students are welcome to apply. WPI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Worcester Polytechnic Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym WPI
Founded 1865
Motto Lehr und Kunst
Theory and Practice
Colours Crimson and grey
Mascot Gompei the Goat

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Location

Address 100 Institute Road
Worcester
01609-2280 Massachusetts
United States
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Phone Number (508) 831 5000
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Fax Number (508) 831 5875
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1937


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Worcester Polytechnic Institute's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
  • American Chemical Society (ACS)
  • American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Worcester Polytechnic Institute as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Worcester Polytechnic Institute's academic range and degree level offering.



Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H
S&T Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Worcester Polytechnic Institute categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.



Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students		 over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Worcester Polytechnic Institute Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Worcester Polytechnic Institute website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Admission Info


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is considered but not required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are considered but not required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has more than 1100 international students.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

100 Institute Road
Worcester 01609-2280
(508) 831 5286


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Size and Profile

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Size and Profile


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Control Type Control Type

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Worcester Polytechnic Institute adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Library University Library

Yes Visit Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Library
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 182,190 physical volumes, 6,001 physical media, 171,043 digital/electronic media and 288 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 18 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Worcester Polytechnic Institute's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,508 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Services


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Worcester Polytechnic Institute consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Department of Arts and Sciences
  • Foisie Business School
  • Department of Engineering

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Memberships and Affiliations

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Worcester Polytechnic Institute's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
  • Higher Education Consortium Central Massachusetts (HECCMA)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute public or private?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute profit or non-profit?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in terms of enrollment?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in terms of academic staff?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a coeducational institution?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Worcester Polytechnic Institute use?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Worcester Polytechnic Institute affiliated with?

None.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute admit international students?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has more than 1100 international students.

What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate ranges from 60 to 69%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). International students: over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI located?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Address: 100 Institute Road.

Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (since 1937).

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have a university library?

Yes Worcester Polytechnic Institute's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 182,190 physical volumes, 6,001 physical media, 171,043 digital/electronic media and 288 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 18 full-time employees, including 16 librarians. Worcester Polytechnic Institute's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Worcester Polytechnic Institute provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,508 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer career services?

Yes

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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