Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Worcester, Massachusetts with 5,447 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, costs an average of $43,885 a year after grants and graduates 90% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate and admissions
Worcester Polytechnic Institute admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early decision II | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Early action II | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Feb 1, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early decision II, Jan 5, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $70 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $63,246 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,900 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $80,569 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $43,885 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $43,885 a year after grants and scholarships, $36,684 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Worcester Polytechnic Institute's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $113,513 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute majors and what graduates earn
Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded bachelor's degrees in 33 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer science ($134,208).
All 33 majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
59 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 59 graduate programs
Students and location
- 5,447 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 33% women, 67% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute admitted 60% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $63,246. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $43,885 a year in 2024-25.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Worcester Polytechnic Institute reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
90% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $113,513 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.