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Worcester Polytechnic Institute admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 60%
Worcester Polytechnic Institute admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Compare your GPA and scores to Worcester Polytechnic Institute's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Worcester Polytechnic Institute's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Worcester Polytechnic Institute with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a 60% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Worcester Polytechnic Institute's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.