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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Massachusetts
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Private Universities

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for full-time graduate students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is $28,980. The college offers Master’s degrees in 40 different degree areas, with 21 Master’s degrees offered online. Worcester Polytechnic Institute enrolls 2,006 graduate students, with 57% part-time students, 43% online students, and 22% hybrid students.

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Overview

School Type

Website: www.wpi.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
866 full-time
1,140 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:871
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:448
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:463
  • Online students
    43%
  • Male/Female
    69% / 31%

Cost

  • Application fee:$70
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$28,980
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students:$60
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,610
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
742 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
18 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:No
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