Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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100 Institute Rd
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 831-5000
Website: www.wpi.edu
Location: New England
Calendar: Semester

Get a snapshot of Worcester Polytechnic Institute with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

Mission Statement

WPI educates talented men and women in engineering, science, management, and humanities in preparation for careers of professional practice, civic contribution, and leadership, facilitated by active lifelong learning. This educational process is true to the founders' directive to create, to discover, and to convey knowledge at the frontiers of academic inquiry for the betterment of society. Knowledge is created and discovered in the scholarly activities of faculty and students ranging across educational methodology, professional practice, and basic research. Knowledge is conveyed through scholarly publication and instruction.

School Characteristics

Student Population
3,817
Students
Private not-for-profit University
Private not-for-profit
Student Population
$29,730 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: GPA Unavailable
Average ACT: 27
Average SAT: 1295

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 3,817
Retention Rate: 92%
Graduation Rate: 79%

School Accreditation

National: No
Regional: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges, Inst. of Higher Ed.
Federal: No

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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