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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Prepared for Sample Student · Worcester, MA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$137,296
AP savings + Presidential Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$125,892
AP + avg merit × 4 · 45% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $151,936 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
58.5%
Yield 19.7% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$84,490
Net after avg aid: $46,506
AP Tuition Saved
$37,296
21 credits · 1.4 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1330–1500
ACT Composite
30–34
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$63,936
Fees$1,302
Room & board$19,252
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$84,490
Average need-based aid− $37,984
Net price (avg)$46,506

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Presidential Scholarship
$25,000 /yr
BizTech Emerging Leaders Scholarship
$10,000–$25,000 /yr
Robotics Engineering Scholars Program
$10,000–$25,000 /yr
National Consortium of Specialized STEM Schools (NCSSS) Scholarship
$15,000 /yr
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$10,000 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on WPI's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 32 credits).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+9 credits · $15,984
5
Chemistry
+3 credits · $5,328
5
Biology
+3 credits · $5,328
5
English Language
+3 credits · $5,328
4
US History
+3 credits · $5,328
4
Credits
21
Sem. saved
1.4
Saved
$37,296
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

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"WPI is a top-tier STEM school that emphasizes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning. Their unique curriculum, the WPI Plan, ensures that students are not just learning theory but are actively applying their knowledge to solve real-world problems from day one. This approach, combined with their Global Projects Program, gives students a distinct advantage in the job market."

Say to the student

"At WPI, you're not just going to be sitting in lectures. You'll be working on exciting projects with your classmates from the get-go. It's all about learning by doing and making a real impact. If you're someone who loves to build, create, and solve problems, you'll fit right in."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22