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Worcester Polytechnic Institute, WPI, is a private university in Worcester, Massachusetts that was established in 1865. The college, which occupies an 80 acre campus, offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in science, technology, and management, as well as others. The 2010 edition of "America's Best Colleges," U.S. News & World Report placed WPI in its list of America's Best Colleges.
WPI participates in Division III of NCAA and is a member of New England Wrestling Association. It has baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, softball, soccer, and volleyball teams, among many others. The institute also has a vibrant Greek life with thirteen fraternities and three sororities. Students can additionally choose from over one hundred and seventy five clubs and organizations including the Science Fiction Society, Students Promoting Animal Welfare, Motor Sport, the Society of Martial Artists, and the Indian Student Organization.
Worcester, MA is home to WPI. Worcester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at WPI go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, mathematics, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at WPI is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 4,158 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at WPI are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. WPI values student athletics, and belongs to the New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference and Other.
More complete details are provided below.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
General Phone: (508) 831-5000
http://www.wpi.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 634 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, ... |
| Science | 124 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, science and society, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 89 | computer and info science |
| Business and Management | 73 | business management, MIS, business and related services, business administration, marketing studies |
| Liberal Arts | 60 | interdisciplinary studies, humanities, technical and business writing, liberal arts and humanities, economics |
| Mathematics | 41 | mathematics and statistics, mathematics, math, applied mathematics, systems science and theory, statistics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1 | psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for WPI in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 676 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 328 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree | 18 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, WPI had a total enrollment of 4,158 students (2,894 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 49% |
| Connecticut | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 9% |
| New York | 7% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| Maine | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
WPI offers campus housing for 1,495 of its 2,894 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,705 | 3,803 | 67% | 907 | 24% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,390 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,390 |
| Room and board | $ 10,880 |
| Room charge | $ 6,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
WPI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223300)
WPI has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 23 | $59,914 | 10 | $56,293 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 23 | $59,914 | 10 | $56,293 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 73 | $118,241 | 6 | $108,094 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 58 | $92,285 | 22 | $98,268 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $76,246 | 15 | $80,308 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $54,865 | 7 | $48,397 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $98,631 | 50 | $87,077 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
| Track | New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets WPI Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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