Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus image
Private university

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
601 - 650
Acceptance rate
49%
Tuition fee
USD53,100/ year

Study background

University introduction

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering. This is a small university, with approximately 6,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Vietnam

  4. 4.

    Iran

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

60%
40%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

14 : 1
14 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 294 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 505 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.wpi.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,019

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Mechanical Engineering

  2. 2.

    Computer Science

  3. 3.

    Electrical Engineering

  4. 4.

    Robotics

  5. 5.

    Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

80acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

17

Health support

In this university

689 : 1
689 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Sports

  • Career

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

Number of national league teams

20

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

3

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

17

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,990
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
62 - 69%
Temperature
-8°
6°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 70%
Temperature
3°
24°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
70 - 73%
Temperature
12°
26°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
68 - 70%
Temperature
-5°
15°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

73 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
2.5 - 3 hours
Cost
USD 14 - 47
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 160 - 200

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

432 : 1
432 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

27

Average numbers of services

6