by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at $60,965 annually for undergraduate students. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for were $1,265; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,700 |
| Fees | $1,265 |
| Total | $60,965 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Worcester Polytechnic Institute tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Worcester Polytechnic Institute runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $54,640 |
| Two Years Ago | $56,000 |
| One Year Ago | $57,960 |
| Most Recent Year | $59,700 |
This chart shows the way tuition at WPI has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition went up 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $62,795 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.04%, so a year from now students could pay around $62,817.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $62,817 |
| In 2 Years | $64,725 |
| In 3 Years | $66,691 |
| In 4 Years | $68,717 |
| In 5 Years | $70,804 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $262,950.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, visit the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Financial Aid page.
