Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Overview

Founded in Massachusetts in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is one of the nation’s first engineering and technology universities. WPI embodies its motto of “theory and practice” by combining cutting-edge research with hands-on, experiential learning that creates the leaders of tomorrow. In 2016, the Wall Street Journal ranked WPI as the #1 university in the nation for faculty that best combine research and teaching. WPI is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., and holds additional accreditation in the areas of engineering, technology, the sciences, and business. WPI’s research enterprise earned a designation as a R1 institution and joined the ranks of the nation’s top-tier research institutions in the classification of American colleges and universities published by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.