48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,071 |
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| Declined | + 5,397 |
| Total Received | 10,468 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| SAT | 3969 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1942 |
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Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a highly selective, independent technological university. Its 80-acre campus is located in Worcester, 40 miles from Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 6,642 |
| 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.) • CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
95-acre, suburban campus in Worcester (population: 184,508), 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
| Application fee | $65 |
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| 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 | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Reasoning only Considered if submitted SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Considered if submitted ACT only Considered if submitted |
48%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 5,071 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 5,397 |
| Total Received | 10,468 |
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Jennifer Cluett
Director of Admissions
P: 508 831-5286
F: 508 831-5875
admissions@wpi.edu
| Tuition | $47,988 |
| Room | $8,122 |
| Board | $6,096 |
| Additional fees | $640 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Total | $63,846 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $35,932 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $27,914 |
83%
$35,932
Need-based
| Federal | $2,877,642 |
| State | $855,602 |
| Institutional | $53,200,664 |
| Other external | $4,075,669 |
| Total | $61,009,577 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $21,682,753 |
| Other external | $4,731,828 |
| Total | $26,414,581 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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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 | 69 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China Greece India Saudi Arabia Thailand 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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