Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Private
- Research university
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: international tuition 63,936 USD per year, one-year total cost 87,570 USD, acceptance rate 60.2%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
Getting in. The school admits 60.2% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 7+, TOEFL iBT 90+ or Duolingo 125+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 87,570 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
International tuition is 63,936 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 87,570 USD.
What English scores does Worcester Polytechnic Institute require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 90, Duolingo 125.
What is the acceptance rate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
The acceptance rate is 60.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Early Decision minimum merit-based scholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The FAQ covers students admitted through Early Decision, but does not explicitly identify international students.
Global ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
This scholarship supports unmet financial need for off-campus experiences, but the page does not confirm international eligibility.
WPI Merit-based ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists merit scholarships for admitted first-year applicants but does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiInternational applicants must submit one of TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test or PTE as proof of English.Required
- InterviewiInitialview or Vericant interviews are optional and cannot replace an English proficiency exam.Optional
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 190 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action I application deadline (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Application+17 days
- Early Action 2 application deadline (EA)Application+82 days
- Early Decision 2 application deadline (ED2)Application+82 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Enrollment decision deadline to retain the International Leadership AwardScholarship+198 days
Credit for exams
WPI grants credit only for AP scores of 4 or 5; official scores must be sent by College Board to the Registrar.
Scores that count12345
AP credit by subject
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data