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| Accepted | 4,402 |
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| Declined | + 6,182 |
| Total Received | 10,584 |
| SAT | 3969 |
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| ACT | 1942 |
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), founded in 1865 as one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities, is a highly selective, independent technological university. Its 14 academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on its 80-acre campus is located in Worcester, 40 miles from Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 6,874 |
| Established in | 1865 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
95-acre, suburban campus in Worcester (population: 185,677), 40 miles from Boston. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to consortium schools and downtown Worcester.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
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| Application fee | $65 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | January 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
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| Accepted | 4,402 |
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| Declined | + 6,182 |
| Total Received | 10,584 |
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
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Jennifer Cluett
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 508 831-5286
F: 508 831-5875
admissions@wpi.edu
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$36,730
| Tuition | $49,860 |
| Room | $8,440 |
| Board | $6,334 |
| Additional fees | $670 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $66,304 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $36,730 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $29,574 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,674,518 |
| State | $799,627 |
| Institutional | $53,271,326 |
| Other external | $3,747,510 |
| Total | $60,492,981 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $25,746,272 |
| Other external | $6,946,199 |
| Total | $32,692,471 |
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Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement
P: 508 831-5469
F: 508 831-5039
finaid@wpi.edu
Duane Quinn
Interim Executive Director of Student Aid and Financial Literacy
finaid@wpi.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
41%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 66 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Brazil China Greece India Saudi Arabia Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Julie Loveless
Associate Director of International Admissions
508 831-5286
intl_admissions@wpi.edu
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