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

 
    • Early Action
      Fall 2025
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2025
    • Early Action II
      Fall 2025
    • Early Decision II
      Fall 2025
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2025

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✓

Supplemental Essays

 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks students who are the right fit for its academic and campus community. In what ways are you the right fit for the distinctive educational and campus experience that Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers?

500 words

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