Selectivity
49%
Total Students
6,993
UG 4,362
PG 2,631
Satisfaction Index
96%
Salary After Attending
$80,300
BASIC
| Web Site | www.wpi.edu |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Location | Worcester |
UNDER GRADUATE
| Total Students | 4,362 |
| Women | 1,457 (33.4%) |
| Men | 2,905 (66.6%) |
GRADUATE
| Total Students | 2,631 |
| Women | 730 (27.75%) |
| Men | 1,901 (72.25%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Cost of Attendance | $ 62,930 |
| Graduation Rate | 85% |
| Retention Rate | 96 % |
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Admission Office URL | www.wpi.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application URL | www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/appl-process.html |
| Entrance Difficulty (Selectivity) | 49 % |
STANDARDISED TEST REQUIREMENTS
| Exam | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT or ACT | Required |
| SAT Only | - |
| ACT Only | - |
| SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - |
| SAT Subject Tests Only | - |
| Regular Admission Deadline | - |
EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Early Decision Application Deadline | - |
| Early Decision Notification Date | - |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Action Application Deadline | 01-11-2017 |
| Early Action Notification Date | 20-12-2017 |
FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Class Rank | X | |||
| Recommendations | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Interview | X | |||
| Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Volunteer Work | X | |||
| Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
| Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
| First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
| State Residency | X | |||
| Geographic Residence | X | |||
| Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
| Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | X | |||
| Ethnicity | X | |||
| Work Experience | X |
ADMISSION RATE
| Overall Admission Rate | 49% of applicants were admitted |
| Women | 59% of applicants were admitted |
| Men | 45% of applicants were admitted |
| Students Enrolled | 23% of admitted students enrolled |
| Women | 25% of admitted students enrolled |
| Men | 22% of admitted students enrolled |
| Early Decision Admission Rate | - |
| Early Action Admission Rate | 62% of applicants were admitted |
SCORES OF ENROLLED FRESHMEN
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT - R/W | - | - |
| SAT - Maths | - | - |
| ACT - Composite | - | - |
| ACT - Writing | - | - |
| ACT - English | - | - |
| ACT - Maths | - | - |
TUITION AND EXPENSES
| Financial Aid Office URL | https://www.wpi.edu/Admin/FA/ |
| Net Price Calculator URL | https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/cost-attendance |
Cost of Attendance (UG)
Tuition and Fees |
$46,994 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,736 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$1,200 |
| Total | $62,930 |
Cost of Attendance (Master)
Tuition and Fees |
$25,404 |
On Campus Room & Board |
$13,736 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,000 |
Other Expenses |
$1,200 |
| Total | $41,340 |
FINANCIAL AID
| Need Based Aid for International Student | Yes |
| Merit Based Aid for International Students | Yes |
| Total International Students Receiving Aid | 444 |
| Percentage of International Students Receiving Aid | 86.7% |
| Average aid awarded to International Students | $ 21,552 |
| Total Aid awarded to International Students | $ 95,69,088 |
| PROGRAM | BACHELOR | MASTER | DOCTOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Biochemistry. | 24 | - | 3 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. | 3 | 3 | - |
| Category total | 64 | 5 | 4 |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | - | 51 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | - | 7 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 24 | - | - |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 2 | 21 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General. | 14 | - | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | 18 | - |
| Marketing, Other. | - | 26 | - |
| Category total | 40 | 123 | 0 |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES. | |||
| Computer Science. | 75 | 38 | 8 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | 40 | 14 | - |
| Information Technology. | - | 39 | - |
| Category total | 115 | 91 | 8 |
| EDUCATION. | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology. | - | 1 | - |
| Category total | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ENGINEERING. | |||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering. | 16 | - | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | 77 | 12 | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 84 | 4 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering, General. | 51 | 14 | 2 |
| Civil Engineering, Other. | - | 1 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 96 | 104 | 3 |
| Engineering, Other. | - | 36 | 1 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 15 | 6 | - |
| Industrial Engineering. | 20 | - | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | - | 12 | - |
| Materials Engineering. | - | 35 | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 196 | 57 | 1 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 48 | 33 | 1 |
| Systems Engineering. | - | 60 | - |
| Category total | 632 | 377 | 17 |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES. | |||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | 1 | - | - |
| Category total | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS. | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | 4 | - |
| Applied Mathematics, Other. | - | 2 | - |
| Financial Mathematics. | - | 26 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | 15 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General. | 15 | - | 4 |
| Mathematics, Other. | - | 10 | - |
| Statistics, General. | - | 5 | - |
| Category total | 30 | 47 | 4 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES. | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science. | - | 26 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | 19 | - |
| Sustainability Studies. | 4 | - | - |
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | 5 | - |
| Category total | 5 | 50 | 0 |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES. | |||
| Chemistry, General. | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Physics, General. | 11 | 4 | - |
| Physics, Other. | - | 5 | - |
| Category total | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| PSYCHOLOGY. | |||
| Psychology, General. | 2 | - | - |
| Category total | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand total | 908 | 704 | 35 |
FACULTY & INSTRUCTION
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 53% of classes 10-19 students: 12% of classes 20-29 students: 13% of classes 30-39 students: 7% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes |
STUDENT BODY
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| On Campus Housing Details | Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| All Undergraduates | 4,362 |
| Women (% of total) | 1,457 (33.4%) |
| Men (% of total) | 2,905 (66.6%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (UnderGraduates) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.23 % Asian - 4.49 % Black/African-American - 2.32 % Hispanic/Latino - 8.18 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 2.93 % - White - 61.14 % Unknown - 8.32 % International Students - 12.38 % |
| All Graduate Students | 2,631 |
| Women (% of total) | 730 (28%) |
| Men (% of total) | 1,901 (72%) |
| Diversity of Student Body (Graduate Students) | American Indian/Alaskan Native - 0.11 % Asian - 5.89 % Black/African-American - 2.51 % Hispanic/Latino - 3.91 % Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) - 1.37 % Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander - 0.04 % White - 48.12 % Unknown - 3.84 % International Students - 34.21 % |
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
| First-Year Students Returning | 96 % |
| Students Graduating (Within 6 Years) |
85 % |
AFTER GRADUATION
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 88% |
| Average Starting Salary | $62,509 per year |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 30.0% |
| Disciplines Pursued | Not reported |
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