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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a Private nonprofit institution located in Worcester, MA. The school... has approximately 4337 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $129,500. The average age of students entering Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 19. The most popular programs at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute are: Engineering (68%), Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (14%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%), Mathematics And Statistics (4%) and Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (4%).


Tuition & Fees
$48,628
Admissions Rate
48%
Average Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
56%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$280

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Tuition & Fees
$48,628
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$13,894
Total Expected Costs
$62,522

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$40,376
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $29,482
$30,001 - $48,000 $27,915
$48,001 - $75,000 $33,493
$75,001 - $110,000 $39,727
$110,000 + $44,424

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

4,337 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 64%

Female Students: 36%

98% Full Time / 2% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 19

Low Income Students: 12%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
56%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$280

The graduation rate at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
89%
Students who Return after their First Year
95%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Most Popular Programs
  • Engineering (68%)
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services (14%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (7%)
  • Mathematics And Statistics (4%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (4%)