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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Computer Science Programs

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, MA. A Mid-Sized City offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Rankings

WPI is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#9 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#15 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#153 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Get in touch with WPI are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone:	5088315000
Website:	www.wpi.edu/
Admissions:	www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Financial Aid:	www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid

How Do I Get Into WPI?

You can apply to WPI online at: https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/how-to

WPI is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for WPI

Here’s what WPI requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into WPI?

WPI maintains an acceptance rate of 60%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at WPI can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	8,795	5,105	58%
Women	3,752	2,439	65%

Can I Afford Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The average net price after aid at WPI is $43,273. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$59,700
In-State Fees	$1,065
Out-of-State Tuition	$59,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,065
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$60,765
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$60,765

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 25% of students at WPI receive some form of financial aid (1,357 students).

Approximately 96% of students at WPI receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $30,806 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,501.

Student Loan Debt

52% of WPI undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,433 per year.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,363 students enrolled at WPI. WPI is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,344 undergraduate students at WPI, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Worcester Polytechnic Institute undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	668
Black or African American	144
Hispanic	448
White	3,372
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	187
Non-Resident	342

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at WPI are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	654
Connecticut	114
New Hampshire	93
New York	76
New Jersey	63

Additionally, approximately 6.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Graduate Student Diversity

1,900 of WPI’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at WPI, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	102
Black or African American	41
Hispanic	112
White	649
Two or More Races	41
Non-Resident	756

Online Learning at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

289 undergraduate students at WPI took at least one online class — of those, 5 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 481 students took at least one online class and 661 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

The following computer science degree programs are offered by WPI, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	255	90	6	351
Computer Software and Media Applications	15	10	—	25
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	11	—	12
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

WPI has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.