The WPI Business School is the management school of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which was founded in 1865 as one of the nation's first technological universities. The school offers undergraduate business programs along with MBA, MS, and graduate certificate programs, emphasizing the intersection of technology, innovation, data analytics, and leadership. It is AACSB-accredited, a distinction held by a small share of business schools worldwide.
Students at the Business School benefit from WPI's signature project-based learning model, which has them working with real companies and organizations on applied challenges. Distinctive strengths include supply chain management, marketing analytics, entrepreneurship, and technology management. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the school draws on a strong network of regional employers in biotech, robotics, and manufacturing, and a collaborative, hands-on culture defines the student experience.
| Type | Private Research |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Total students | 7,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 58% |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| Average starting salary | $78,000 |
| In-state tuition | $61,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $61,000 |
| Room & board | $16,000 |
| Average financial aid | $38,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 96% |
| SAT range | 1290-1480 |
| ACT range | 28-33 |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Regular deadline | February 1 |
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