by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,892 undergraduates in 2020, WPI is a private school located in Worcester, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WPI offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WPI can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WPI Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at WPI. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WPI Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", WPI does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WPI Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WPI for Veterans Guide.
WPI offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 4,892 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,709 (96.3%). Part-time attendance was 183 (3.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 4,709 | 183 | 4,892 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WPI receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank WPI #540 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WPI by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WPI Diversity Guide.
WPI has a total of 672 student athletes, 433 men and 239 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,169,257 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,141,057 |
| Net | $28,200 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Worcester Polytechnic Institute Athletics