Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,230
Total Number of Undergrads
5,224
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
62%
20-39 Students
22%
40-99 Students
12%
100+ Students
2%
0
100
82%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
89%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
79%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
53%
46%
Ethnicity

African American
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
White
76%
Hispanic
4%
Unknown
3%

What Students Are Saying

i felt fairly well prepared for my freshman year coming out of high school. i personally struggled in classes outside my major, but it was extremely easy to find help when i needed it. the tutoring center was an absolute godsend for calculus 3 and 4. professors offer office hours, but a lot of times those didn't jive with my schedule.
caroline from norwell, ma
courses range from stimulating to quite difficult. completion of the courses, however, guarantees a thorough understanding of the material.
Tori from Jefferson Hills, PA
The classes seem to be extremely hard. Some of the classes, you will need to rely on a scale. The lowest math class offered is calc 1.
Kyle from Norton, MA
Of course I haven't started here yet but to my understanding it is fairly rigorous, especially after freshman year. I think it is interesting that they do the four, 7 week quarters. Quick paced but will get a better understanding.
Morgan from Park City, UT
Freshman classes start out fairly unexcitingly; they accelerate quickly, however, so don't get too comfortable.
Corey from Palisade, CO
The classes you take in your freshman year are mostly review, but after that the classes become significantly harder. Expect to spend a lot of time writing up lab reports and if although there are no official prerequisites, you might find yourself lost if you didn't do well in your recommended or suggested courses.
DeWitt, NY
This school is definitely not easy. For those of you looking for easy A's good luck. Everyone here has to complete a series of mandatory calculus classes.
Alexander from El Paso, TX