Worcester Polytechnic Institute: cost & net price by income
Worcester, Massachusetts
Here's what students actually pay to attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $31,779 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $46,023. Published in-state tuition is $59,070. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$31,779/yr
- $30k–$48k$33,976/yr
- $48k–$75k$33,999/yr
- $75k–$110k$40,094/yr
- $110k+$46,023/yr
Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $59,070
- Out-of-state tuition
- $59,070
- Students receiving aid
- 10%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is about $31,779 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?
- At Worcester Polytechnic Institute, published in-state tuition is $59,070 and out-of-state tuition is $59,070 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Worcester Polytechnic Institute worth the cost?
- FindU gives Worcester Polytechnic Institute a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)