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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, United States · Urban

PrivateResearchTechnologicalCoed
Acceptance
58.0%
Tuition/yr
$60,000
Students
7,300
Founded
1865

About

The original project-based engineering school, where every student completes real-world team projects — often abroad — instead of just exams. Robotics engineering (the first BS of its kind in the US) and game development are signature strengths.

University type
Private (non-profit)
Acceptance rate
58.0%
Total enrolment
7,300
Student : faculty
13:1
Founded
1865

Courses & majors

Robotics EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceBiomedical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringChemical EngineeringInteractive Media & Game DevelopmentData ScienceCivil EngineeringElectrical & Computer Engineering

Cost of studying

Tuition / yr
$60,000
Cost of attendance
$80,000
Application fee
$65

Rankings

#82
National

Scholarships & financial aid

Automatic merit scholarships of $12k-$25k/year for qualified internationals; need-based aid restricted to domestic students.

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