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57.5%Acceptance
$59,070Tuition
5,344Students
88%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$103,470Earnings
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Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
57.5%
Total Enrollment
5,344

Admissions Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is moderately selective with a 57% acceptance rate. This means roughly one in two applicants gets admitted, making WPI accessible to strong students without requiring perfect stats. The school draws students nationwide, with 47% coming from Massachusetts and the rest from across the country.

WPI seeks students who thrive with hands-on learning and real-world problem solving. The institute's project-based curriculum attracts future engineers and scientists who want to build, create, and innovate rather than just study theory. Students here typically show strong math and science preparation along with curiosity about applying technical knowledge to solve actual problems in industry and research.