Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Common Data Set 2018-19

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Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$103,470
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
90%
6-year completion
Average net price
$43,071
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$27,000
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction189fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

3 TABLES
Respondent Information
First Name:Monelle
Last Name:Verdolino
Title:Assistant Director of Institutional Research
Address Line 1:100 Institute Road
Phone:508-831-6831
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
Address Information
Name of College/University:Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Degrees Offered
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents86423Not reported
Hispanic/Latino112423Not reported
Black or African American, non-Hispanic41137Not reported
White, non-Hispanic7902878Not reported
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic014Not reported
Asian, non-Hispanic106214Not reported
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic22Not reported
Two or more races, non-Hispanic42102Not reported
Race and/or ethnicity unknown97378Not reported
Total12764571Not reported
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees765
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, other1845
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate95.55%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

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Admissions Requirements
Total academic units10
English4
Mathematics4
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Science4
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Computer Science1
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes———
Class rank—Yes——
Academic GPAYes———
Standardized test scores—Yes——
Application essay——Yes—
Recommendations—Yes——
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activities—Yes——
Talent or ability——Yes—
Character and personal qualities—Yes——
First generation——Yes—
Alumni relation——Yes—
Geographical residence——Yes—
State residency———Yes
Religious affiliation or commitment———Yes
Volunteer work——Yes—
Work experience——Yes—
Level of applicant interest——Yes—
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT70Not reported
ACTNot reportedNot reported
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT compositeNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
SAT evidence-based reading and writing630710Not reported
SAT math670750Not reported
ACT composite2933Not reported
ACT mathNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT EnglishNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class64
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class93
Percent in top half of high school graduating class100
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:33
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7414.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.493.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.241.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.89
Admission Policies
Amount of application fee:65
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Transfer Admission

4 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknownTotal
Applied16381Not reported244
Admitted5239Not reported91
Enrolled2414Not reported38
Application for Admission
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of All
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.50
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Calculus I and two lab sciences
Fall Closing Date: Month04
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Other
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:72

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX

Student Life

2 TABLES
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Housing
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Wellness housingX

Annual Expenses

2 TABLES
Information
Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/financial-need/net-price-calculator
Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition4986049860
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required feesNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported

Financial Aid

6 TABLES
Reporting Year
Academic Year2018-2019 estimated
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$2,674,518
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$53,271,326
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$3,747,510
Total Scholarships/Grants$60,492,981
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,371,114
Federal Work-Study$558,366
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$11,929,480
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,746,272
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,946,199
Total Scholarships/Grants$32,692,471
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$18,661,943
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$18,661,943
Parent Loans$11,588,945
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Graduating Cohort
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.934
Financial Aid Deadlines
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month02
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day01
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:N/A <!-- image --> ##

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13.1
based on ____ students5,872
and ____ faculty449
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students78017
10-19 students18399
20-29 students227197
30-39 students102148
40-49 students6014
50-99 students1151
100+ students440
Total1511476

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