Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA, US🇺🇸

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From Earth to Space: My Journey to a Master’s at WPI
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 🇺🇸

Worcester, US

From Earth to Space: My Journey to a Master’s at WPI

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Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2024-2025 undergraduate

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Midsize City of Worcester, MA, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2024 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$79,342Total Cost (On Campus)
$54,541Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2023-2024 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$58,870
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus housing$18,072
On-campus other expenses$1,200
Total$79,342

Rankings

#86U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#601–800Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#901-950QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023