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Worcester, MA · Private · Small · Small City
1.4x the Regular Decision rate
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Admitted students who enroll
Reported by the school to IPEDS for fall 2023 admission.
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
| Major | Degrees | Graduates here | Same major nationally |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 222 | $148,489 | $107,009 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 211 | $100,164 | $92,135 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 121 | $102,711 | $93,451 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 116 | - | $101,649 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 77 | $105,931 | $100,647 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 59 | $98,303 | $98,207 |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 | $100,777 | $98,158 |
| Data Science | 47 | - |
Average net price paid by aided students in each family income band, after grants and scholarships. Usually far below the sticker price above.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 1 supplemental
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
1 counselor + 1 teacher recommendation required
Some weight. A few touchpoints (open emails, attend a virtual session) won't hurt.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$70
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
Sticker price means almost nothing. Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute considers interest as one factor among many. Worth a few targeted touches.
Attend an info session in your area
Medium effortMost colleges send admissions reps on regional tours each fall. Check their events page or sign up for their mailing list. Sign in when you arrive.
Open the school's emails and click through
Quick winOnce you're on their mailing list, open them. Many tracking systems flag students who consistently engage. Don't unsubscribe even if you're not committed yet.
Connect with your regional admissions counselor
Medium effortEach region has an assigned counselor (find them on the admissions site). Send one thoughtful, specific email - a question you can't answer from the website. Don't pester.
Attend a college fair where they're present
Medium effortSign in at their booth. Have a real conversation - prepare two specific questions about programs that interest you.
Follow on social and engage authentically
Quick winLike, comment occasionally on their posts. Schools' social teams notice patterns. Don't spam - quality over quantity.
You don't need to do all of these. Pick 2-3 that are realistic and consistent.
Research University
No
Co-op / Internship
Available
Est. Net Price (You)
$60,965
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$60,965
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$243,860
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
47%
Religious Affiliation
None
Debt-to-Income
26.1%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$790,840
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
Applying Early Decision would give you a 1.4x advantage (70% ED vs 50% RD).
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline (ED: November 1, 2026) / RD: February 1, 2027
141 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 1
Interview: Optional
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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Data from US Department of Education College Scorecard, National Center for Education Statistics, and institutional disclosures.
| - |
| Civil Engineering | 35 | $97,994 | $86,517 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 30 | $85,313 | $65,466 |
| Biology, General | 28 | $82,976 | $57,214 |
| Architectural Engineering | 26 | - | $89,406 |
Median earnings of this school's graduates in each major, roughly five years out, beside the national median for the same major.