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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA · Private Nonprofit · 5,447 students

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$103k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
60%Acceptance Rate
90%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)89.7%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)84.5%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate93.7%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students13.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

Test score data not available for this institution.

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Engineering62.1%
Computer Science20.3%
Biological Sciences5.7%
Mathematics2.3%
Business & Marketing0.9%
Psychology0.5%
Social Sciences0.2%
Humanities0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$13k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$22k
Instructional Spend per Student
$683M
Total Endowment

Worcester Polytechnic Institute — Academics

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a graduation rate of 89.7%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 93.7%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

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