One of the nation's earliest technological universities, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Worcester, MA) has taken a unique approach to science and technology education since its founding in 1865. Two required hands-on team projects, either on campus or at over 50 WPI project centers around the world, give our students unique opportunities to solve real problems that matter to real people and real communities.
At WPI, our students discover what it means to jump into a new situation, assess a problem and come up with a workable solution - skills that you'll use for the rest of your career. 98% of WPI faculty members have PhDs; the student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. In the recent National Survey of Student Engagement, WPI ranked No. 1 for student/faculty interaction.
WPI's 5,000+ undergraduates hail from 49 states and 89 countries. They can join 235+ clubs and organizations, including 20 NCAA Division 3 teams, during the school's four seven-week terms. WPI graduates command average starting salaries of $84,503 (Class of 2023).
WPI ranks in the Top 100 Best Value Schools by the U.S. News & World Report. Worcester, 40 miles west of Boston, is New England's 2nd largest city and home to 10 colleges