Worcester Polytechnic Institute admissions
Worcester, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate
60.2%
7,555 of 12,559 applicants were admitted in the 2024 cycle (U.S. Dept. of Education IPEDS data).
Moderately selective. With a rate like this, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is often a target for students with solid grades and test scores.
Key numbers
- Yield: 18% of admitted students enrolled (1,366 of 7,555).
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Common questions about Worcester Polytechnic Institute
What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute admitted 60.2% of applicants (7,555 of 12,559) in the 2024 admissions cycle, according to U.S. Department of Education IPEDS data.
How many admitted students enroll at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
1,366 of the 7,555 admitted students enrolled, a yield of 18%. Yield is the share of admitted students who choose to attend.
How do you compare at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
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