Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
Worcester, MA
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,667 |
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| Declined | 4,932 |
| Total Received | 11,599 |
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Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university that is known for its engineering and technology programs, particularly its project-based learning approach and its focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. It is located on an 80-acre campus in Worcester, Massachusetts—40 miles from Boston.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 7,308 |
| Established in | 1865 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
95-acre, suburban campus in Worcester (population: (184,000), 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 | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | Yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Considered if submitted |
57%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 6,667 |
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| Declined | 4,932 |
| Total Received | 11,599 |
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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Not reported
88%
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97%
$27,715
| Tuition | $59,070 |
| Housing | $9,800 |
| Food | $7,458 |
| Additional fees | $1,200 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $78,728 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $27,715 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $51,013 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,971,185 |
| State | $817,222 |
| Institutional | $59,873,056 |
| Other external | $4,048,511 |
| Total | $67,709,974 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $21,262,473 |
| Other external | $3,087,279 |
| Total | $24,349,752 |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Not Required/Recommended |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 62 |
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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 |
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