Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts · Private, a midsize city · 5,447 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into WPI?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPAConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does WPI cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $36,899 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $31,014 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $35,703 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $35,535 |
| Over $110,000 | $48,711 |
- Room and board on campus
- $18,900 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,200 a year
- The school's own grants
- 95% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $26,795
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do WPI students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do WPI graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do WPI students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to WPI?
- Background
- White 64%, Hispanic 9%, Black 3%, Asian 13%, Two or more 4%, International 6%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,628 beds
What do WPI graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 477 | $95,966 | $156,418 | $26,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 33 | Hidden | $98,913 | Hidden |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 133 | $79,933 | $107,813 | $27,000 |
| Architectural Engineering | 47 | $71,590 | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 232 | $82,436 | $104,122 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 108 | $81,094 | $103,871 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 77 | $73,396 | $99,668 | $27,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 173 | $93,884 | $114,991 | $27,000 |
| Engineering Physics | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | $26,956 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 33 | Hidden | $85,901 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | 47 | $87,375 | $119,829 | $23,249 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 442 | $81,313 | $100,884 | $25,812 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 216 | $88,912 | $123,240 | $27,000 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 0 | Hidden | $97,244 | Hidden |
| Business/Commerce, General | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 52 | Hidden | Hidden | $27,000 |
| Biology, General | 70 | $49,706 | $90,884 | $27,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 49 | $51,474 | $106,794 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 16 | Hidden | $126,410 | Hidden |
| Physics | 27 | $76,720 | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 44 | Hidden | Hidden | $22,625 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Data Science | 97 | Hidden | Hidden | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Science, Technology and Society | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sustainability Studies | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare WPI with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences