Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI): what international applicants need

What are Worcester Polytechnic Institute's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute has 5 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Decision II on January 5, 2027, Early Action II on January 5, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate?

60.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Worcester Polytechnic Institute admitted 7,555 of its 12,559 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Worcester Polytechnic Institute's application fee for international students?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's application fee is $70 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Worcester Polytechnic Institute accept?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Worcester Polytechnic Institute require?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Worcester Polytechnic Institute requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute give financial aid to international students?

WPI is need-aware at the application stage and may consider your ability to pay. It says competitive international applicants can typically contribute at least $25,000 a year.

• Source · checked September 25, 2026

How many international students does Worcester Polytechnic Institute have?

353 of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's 5,558 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 6.4%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Worcester Polytechnic Institute cost for international students?

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $60,965, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,386. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $81,751 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source