Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Name: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Common Data Set 2025-26
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2025-26

The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Worcester Polytechnic Institute — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: May 15, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.

Early decision: 310 of 397 applicants admitted (78%). Compared with 2024-25, the early decision admit rate went from 76% to 78%.

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First-year admissions & retention§C1 · §B22 →

Retention§B22

95%

Full-time 1st-yr

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

Early Decision offeredSecond binding round indicated; ED rate is blended.

Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.

§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2025-26 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

§ Federal outcomes

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

SCORECARD

$103,470

10 yrs after enrollment

Graduation rate

SCORECARD

90%

6-year completion

Average net price

SCORECARD

$43,071

sticker minus grants

Median debt at grad.

SCORECARD

$27,000

federal loans only

Nonpayment

FSA

as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate

Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.

The numbers, as published

§ This report253numbers from this report.

General Information

4 TABLES

Respondent Information

First Name:Melissa

Last Name:Leahy

Title:Director of Institutional Research

Office:Office of Institutional Research, Analytics &

Address Line 1:100 Institute Road

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

Post-master's certificateX

Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX

Academic Year

If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.wpi.edu/offices/diversity

Enrollment And Persistence

5 TABLES

Institutional Enrollment

B1 undergraduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 undergraduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	950	350	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other first-year degree-seeking	48	15	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	2740	1150	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total degree-seeking	3738	1515	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total undergraduates	3761	1541	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other first-year degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course undergraduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total undergraduates	120	39	Not reported	Not reported
Total undergraduates	3881	1580	Not reported	Not reported

B1 overall enrollment

Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 overall enrollment. Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Total full-time students	4408	1883	Not reported	Not reported
Total part-time students	748	349	Not reported	Not reported
Grand total all students	5156	2232	Not reported	Not reported

All

B1 graduate enrollment

Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.

B1 graduate enrollment. Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Full-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Full-time total graduates	647	342	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time first-time degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time all other degree-seeking	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time other credit-course graduates	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Part-time total graduates	628	310	Not reported	Not reported
Total graduate students	1275	652	Not reported	1927

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.
Measure	First-time first-year	Degree-seeking undergraduates	Total undergraduates
Nonresidents	66	Not reported	Not reported
Hispanic/Latino	130	446	448
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	47	161	163
White, non-Hispanic	782	3389	3394
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	0	4	4
Asian, non-Hispanic	166	671	676
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	0	1	1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	77	223	223
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	32	120	214
Total	1300	5353	5461

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.
Measure	Number awarded
Certificate/diploma	Not reported
Associate degrees	Not reported
Bachelor's degrees	Not reported
Postbachelor's certificates	Not reported
Master's degrees	867
Post-master's certificates	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practice	Not reported
Doctoral degrees, other	2277

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.
Measure	Value
Entering cohort	Not reported
Still enrolled next fall	Not reported
Retention rate	95%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

5 TABLES

Applications

C1 first-year admissions

First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.

C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown sex	Total
Applied	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	12,355
Admitted	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled full-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Enrolled part-time	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

In-state first-time, first-year who applied3,920

Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied6,735

Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied1,700

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.
Measure	Very important	Important	Considered	Not considered
Rigor of secondary school record	Yes	—	—	—
Class rank	—	Yes	—	—
Academic GPA	Yes	—	—	—
Standardized test scores	—	—	Yes	—
Application essay	—	—	Yes	—
Recommendations	—	Yes	—	—
Interview	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not 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.
Measure	Percent	Number
SAT	25	Not reported
ACT	Not reported	Not reported

Other fields

Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class51

Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class83

Percent in top half of high school graduating class98

Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class2

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 of 4.060

Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9919

Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415

Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.494

Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.242

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:3.90

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?Yes

Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes

Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes

Application closing date (fall): Month2

Application closing date (fall): Day1

Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes

Yes, by:X

Date: Month4

Date: Day1

Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes

If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year

Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes

Other early decision plan closing date: Month1

Other early decision plan closing date: Day5

Other early decision plan notification date: Month2

Other early decision plan notification date: Day15

Number of early decision applications received by your institution397

Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan310

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.
Measure	Males	Females	Unknown	Total
Applied	175	73	Not reported	248
Admitted	140	58	Not reported	198
Enrolled	48	15	Not reported	63

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

List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Should have completed or be enrolled in college- level precalculus (with a preference for college-level calculus) and laboratory science course work.

Fall Closing Date: Month6

Spring Closing Date: Month11

Fall Notification Date: Month7

Spring Notification Date: Month12

Fall Rolling AdmissionX

Spring Rolling AdmissionX

Other

Fall Closing Date:Day10

Spring Closing Date: Day1

Fall Notification Date: Day10

Spring Notification Date: Day3

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

Undergraduate ResearchX

Required Course Work

Physical EducationX

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

Marching bandX

Model UNX

Music ensemblesX

Musical theaterX

OperaX

Pep bandX

Radio stationX

Student governmentX

Student newspaperX

Symphony orchestraX

YearbookX

Housing

Coed residence hallsX

Apartments for single studentsX

Fraternity/sorority housingX

Theme 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](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.
Measure	First-year	All undergraduates
Tuition	63936	63936
Tuition: in-district	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: in-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: out-of-state	Not reported	Not reported
Tuition: nonresident	Not reported	Not reported
Required fees	Not reported	Not reported
Food and housing, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Housing only, on-campus	Not reported	Not reported
Food only, on-campus meal plan	Not reported	Not reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing	Not reported	Not reported
Other	Not reported	Not reported

Financial Aid

7 TABLES

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

H2A non-need-based aid

Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.

H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
Measure	First-year full-time	All undergraduates full-time	All undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients	Not reported	Not reported	1
Average institutional non-need grant	Not reported	Not reported	17000
Athletic grant recipients	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported
Average athletic grant	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

Reporting Year

Academic Year2025-2026 estimated

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal$5,701,628

Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$87,552,111

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,415,973

Total Scholarships/Grants$100,067,662

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$20,471,563

Federal Work-Study$1,121,691

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$21,593,254

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).$65,834,081

Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$7,799,314

Total Scholarships/Grants$73,633,395

Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$21,138,178

State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0

Total Self-Help$21,138,178

Parent Loans$11,220,127

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.1,241

Aid to Nonresidents

Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$8,693,352

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

2 TABLES

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13

based on ____ students6,657

and ____ faculty509

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.
Measure	Class sections	Class subsections
2-9 students	915	97
10-19 students	233	152
20-29 students	252	187
30-39 students	113	184
40-49 students	55	7
50-99 students	151	24
100+ students	34	4
Total	1753	655

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