Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Private college · Worcester, MA · 5,447 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$43,885
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$80,569
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
90%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Worcester Polytechnic Institute is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Worcester Polytechnic Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $80,569 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $43,885 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $63,246 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$63,246
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$63,246
- Room & board$18,900
- Total cost of attendance$80,569
- Average net price after grants$43,885
Popular majors
Engineering, Computer Science, Biology.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute FAQ
- What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Worcester Polytechnic Institute is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Worcester Polytechnic Institute's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?
- About $80,569 a year before aid; $43,885 on average after grants.
- What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's FAFSA school code?
- 002233. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Worcester Polytechnic Institute receives your information.
- What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's graduation rate?
- 90% of students finish within six years.
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