Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Worcester, MA
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
School Overview
The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private, for-profit school.
Contacting the School
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Main Phone: (508) 831-5000
Web Site: www.wpi.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 4,158 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 596 male students and 208 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 74.1% of the student body, while females made up 25.9%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (97)%, Hispanic (259)%, Asian (129)%, and Native American (17)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002, 65.6% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 560. One quarter of students scored at least 670.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 630 or higher. One fourth of students scored 710 or higher.
Degree Programs
Business And Management
ComputerEngineering- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Physics
- Environmental Engineering
- Industrial And Engineering Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Worcester Polytechnic Institute belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- New England Women's Eight (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- AP credits
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 47,440 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 38,530 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 47,440 |
Admission Requirements
- Secondary school record is required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
- High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Standardized test scores are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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