Also known as
- WPI
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,458
28.3% Female
71.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Setting
City: Midsize
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
3
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctoral Research
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Student Body
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.39%
Asian
1.87%
Black or African American
3.66%
Hispanic or Latino
46.91%
White
1.75%
Two or more races
6.88%
Unknown
34.46%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$70
Admissions Office Web Address
www.wpi.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$24,588
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Doctor's Degree Research
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Biochemistry | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 400 | 359 | 41 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 359 | 359 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 185 | 185 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 111 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 105 | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 41 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$24,588
Financial aid office web address
www.wpi.edu/Admin/FA/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$7,654
Typical Board
$5,756
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $24,588 |
| Full time Fees | $60 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,366 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,458
28.3% Female
71.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.39%
Asian
1.87%
Black or African American
3.66%
Hispanic or Latino
46.91%
White
1.75%
Two or more races
6.88%
Unknown
34.46%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 72 | 36 |
| Black Or African American | 36 | 10 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 73 | 17 |
| Non-resident Alien | 542 | 305 |
| White | 866 | 287 |
| Two Or More Races | 30 | 13 |
| Unknown | 143 | 26 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
681
72.5% Male
27.5% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
42
69.0% Male
31.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
100 Institute Road
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Worcester, MA 01609-2280
Phone
508-831-5000
Fax
Email
