Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A good fit for students focused on high earning potential. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $84,600 within 10 years; strong 90% graduation rate.
About This School
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private nonprofit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts with approximately 5,447 undergraduate students enrolled. Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $43,071 per year. The graduation rate is 90%, and the typical graduate earns $84,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now has 14 academic departments with over 50 bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Strong option for students serious about STEM and engineering — 94% of freshmen return for sophomore year, and graduates earn a median of $84,600 a decade out, which holds up well against the $26,978 median debt load. The 59% acceptance rate means it's selective without being a long shot, and the project-based curriculum gives students real-world experience before graduation. The $43,273 annual net price is the main caution — make sure financial aid packaging works for your family, as that cost adds up quickly over four years.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (5,447 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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