Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · private nonprofit · 5,447 undergraduates
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit university in Worcester, MA with moderately selective admissions, admitting about 60% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
60%
Avg net price
$43,071/yr
sticker $78,679
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
5,447
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What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of about 60%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $43,071 per year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute after financial aid, versus a published cost of $78,679.
What is the graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
About 90% of students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.