Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
58.50%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 58.50%. This means approximately 585 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,344 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
58.50%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $59,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $59,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $75,678 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $43,273 | State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.29% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 50.50% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$59,070
Room and board
$18,072
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$75,678
Average net price
$43,273
Average aid coverage
43%
$32,405 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute pays approximately $43,273 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute net price
$43,273
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $59,070 and average net price at $43,273. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$59,070
Current net price
$43,273
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
88.43%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$103,470
Undergraduates
5,344
10-Year Median Earnings - Worcester Polytechnic Institute vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates earn about 2.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Undergraduates
5,344
Completion rate
88.43%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.29%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
50.50%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.29% of Worcester Polytechnic Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 50.50% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Worcester Polytechnic Institute's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Worcester Polytechnic Institute lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is listed at 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Worcester Polytechnic Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 58.50% | $59,070 | $43,273 | $103,470 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.74% | $60,156 | $19,813 | $143,372 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | 21.66% | $64,458 | $20,575 | $129,455 |
| MCPHS University | 85.21% | $38,850 | $35,084 | $125,557 |
| Babson College | 19.74% | $56,032 | $38,876 | $123,938 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 58.50%.
How much is Worcester Polytechnic Institute tuition?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $59,070.
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's average net price?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $43,273.
What does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $23,870 for Worcester Polytechnic Institute students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $103,470 for Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute accredited?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
The local dataset lists 5,344 undergraduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
What percentage of Worcester Polytechnic Institute students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the local dataset is 10.29%.
What is the federal loan rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
The federal loan rate for Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the local dataset is 50.50%.
Where should I verify Worcester Polytechnic Institute data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Worcester Polytechnic Institute or the latest official federal education data.