Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 58.5% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | —–— |
| Middle-50% ACT | —–— |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $43,273 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $103,470 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2027-01-05 |
| Early Action | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Action II | 2027-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2027-02-01 |
| Application fee | $70 (US) · $70 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Not required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~500 words each.
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute seeks students who are the right fit for its academic and campus community. In what ways are you the right fit for the distinctive educational and campus experience that Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers? (500 words)
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).