by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Worcester Polytechnic Institute reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. In this WPI cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ran about $55,531 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Students from both in state and out of state paid the same price.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $54,640 | $891 | $55,531 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $55,531 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute was high when compared to the national average. Note that WPI does not give any in-state discounts.
The chart below shows how WPI compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, WPI tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 3.32% annually. Tuition by 3.11%, and fees by 23.41%. This school year, students can expect to pay $59,495 if the growth keeps up.
This means an estimated $120,966 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at WPI, and $250,102 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WPI.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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