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
| Setting | WPI's sprawling New England campus is set on a secluded hilltop |
| School Type | USA University |
| Tuition | US$41,000 – $42,000 |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | https://www.wpi.edu/ |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Nearest City | Boston |
| Year Founded | 1865 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Summer, Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate and graduate programs |
| Enrollment | approximately 3,700 students |
| International Students | 11% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Map |
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