Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Founded 1865
President Grace Wang (President)
Fees USD 54,760
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university founded in 1865 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Consistently ranked among the top 50 technical universities in the US, WPI enrolls 7,000 students and is known for its distinctive project-based curriculum (the WPI Plan), where every student completes three major projects including an Interactive Qualifying Project and a Major Qualifying Project at one of 50+ global project centers.
Schools
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; top robotics, biomedical, and mechanical engineering
- College of Arts and Sciences — Data science, math, and social sciences
- Foisie Innovation Studio — Entrepreneurship and innovation hub
- Business School — AACSB-accredited; integrated with tech education
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~59% | Tuition: ~$54,760