Worcester, Massachusetts · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the United States' first engineering and technology universities and now has 14 academic departments with over 50 bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Intramural Sports
Ranked #20 in Intramural Sports (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best Student Support
Ranked #24 in Best Student Support (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #84 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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100 Institute Road, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01609-2280
Visit University SiteNational rank
Ranked #137 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #160 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #219 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
World rank
Ranked #1189 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1215 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
Total: 7,353
Undergrad: 5,453
Undergrad full-time: 5,302
Graduate: 1,900
Part-time: 1,156
In-state
Tuition: $59,070
Total cost on campus: $79,542
Out-of-state
Tuition: $59,070
Total cost on campus: $79,542
Room & board: $18,072
Books & supplies: $1,200
Receive aid: 96%
Avg grant aid: $28,005
Pell grant recipients: 13%
Rent: $1,065 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.39 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $11.84
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.