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Acceptance Rate History
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MA · Current rate: 59%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58.5% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 57.48% | 11,599 | 6,667 |
| 2021 | 60.21% | 11,092 | 6,679 |
| 2020 | 59.05% | 11,269 | 6,654 |
| 2019 | 49.37% | 10,645 | 5,255 |
| 2018 | 41.59% | 10,584 | 4,402 |
| 2017 | 48.49% | 10,331 | 5,009 |
| 2016 | 48.44% | 10,468 | 5,071 |
| 2015 | 48.55% | 10,172 | 4,938 |
| 2014 | 43.78% | 10,233 | 4,480 |
| 2013 | 51.59% | 8,578 | 4,425 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Worcester Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate has increased from 51.6% in 2013 to 58.5% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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