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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$85,038

Acceptance Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

89%

Annual Tuition

$59,070

At a Glance

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Total Students

5,344

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Retention Rate

94%

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Faculty Ratio

13

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Financial Aid

51%

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Median Debt

$27,000

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Campus Setting

City

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private, non-profit institution with 5,344 students. The school has an acceptance rate of 58.5% and a high graduation rate of 88.7%. The retention rate is 93.7%. The in-state tuition cost is $59,070.

Graduates experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $85,022. Five years after graduation, earnings remain at $85,038, and ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $103,470. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 50.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$85k

1 YEAR

$85k

5 YEARS

$103k

10 YEARS

Top 3% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Worcester Polytechnic Institute alumni earn a median of $85,022. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $85,038. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $103,470. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an 88.7% graduation rate and a 93.7% retention rate. The school has a 58.5% acceptance rate. Over half of the students, 50.5%, receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $59,070.

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Campus Location

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Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA 01609-2280

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an acceptance rate of 59%.