Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
508-831-5000

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1865 in the belief that education and research are fundamental to the betterment of society. WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, business, the humanities, and the social sciences.

WPI's faculty and students conduct research on a wide range of topics, from energy and sustainability to biomedical engineering and robotics. The university is also home to the Center for Robotics, which is one of the leading research institutions in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.

WPI's campus is located in the heart of Worcester, a city with a rich history and a vibrant cultural scene. The university is within walking distance of downtown Worcester, which offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

WPI is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 6920

Acceptance Rate: 59.05%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.wpi.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $72096

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $72096

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $271891.45. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. For graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, we saw an average early-career income of $78800.00 and mid-career income of $143800.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.