Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Features

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) founding motto of Theory and Practice continues to underlie our academic programs. WPI graduates emerge ready to take on critical challenges in science and technology, knowing how their work can impact society and improve the quality of life. WPI's academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to the BA, BS, MS, ME, MBA and PhD.

 

The WPI community is alive with activity. Students participate in nearly 200 extracurricular activities such as music, theatre, Greek life, and more than 50 varsity, club, and intramural sports. Annual events include Homecoming, Winter Ball, and QuadFest.

The Basics

SettingWPI's sprawling New England campus is set on a secluded hilltop
School TypeUSA University
TuitionUS$41,000 – $42,000
HousingApartment
School Website https://www.wpi.edu/
StateMassachusetts
Nearest CityBoston
Year Founded1865
Admission RequirementHK F.6
Academic CalendarSummer, Spring
Level OfferedUndergraduate and graduate programs
Enrollmentapproximately 3,700 students
International Students11%
Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
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Undergraduate programs:

http://www.wpi.edu/academics/Undergraduate/Programs/index.html 

 

Campus

Athletic facilities: Alumni Gym Court, Harrington Court, Turf, Pool, Alumni Field, Harrington Auditorium, Alumni Gymnasium, Fitness Center, Class of 1893 Field, A.J. Knight Tennis Courts

http://wpi.prestosports.com/navbar_white/facilities/index

 

Students Life

Health & Wellness: http://www.wpi.edu/campuslife/health.html

Student activities: http://www.wpi.edu/campuslife/activities.html

Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics: http://www.wpi.edu/campuslife/athletics.html

 

Other Information

Source

US News:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/worcester-polytechnic-institute-2233

 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute website:

http://www.wpi.edu/index.html

 

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worcester_Polytechnic_Institute