Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (COA)—sometimes referred to as the "student budget"—is an estimate of what it costs a typical student to attend a college or university for one academic year. Don't be startled by the COA you see on your financial aid offer from WPI. Your cost of attendance doesn't only include tuition; it also takes your basic living expenses into account.

Every student who applies for aid is assigned a cost of attendance.

This COA serves two purposes:

1. to give you an estimate of the cost to attend WPI for one year, and
2. to set a limit on the amount of financial aid you can receive during the academic year (which federal regulations require us to do).

This means your actual expenses may be different from what's listed on your aid offer, and the total amount of your aid—including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study—can't exceed your total cost of attendance.

WPI's priority is to make sure you realize the full benefit of your investment in your education here. We’re proud to have our value recognized in many rankings, including a top 15 Best University for Co-Ops and Internships by US News & World Report, and a top 15 Best University for Career Placement by The Princeton Review.

Our student-focused approach is shown through our innovative project-based curriculum that gives you a top-tier education in an environment prioritizing collaboration and inclusion. It all results in your success in an interdisciplinary, globally connected world with skills that employers and graduate schools love.

*Housing and Food budgeted items for students that are living off campus or commuting are defined as “a standard allowance for rent or other housing costs” that are associated with living off campus or commuting. These are indirect costs, meaning you will not be charged by WPI for these expenses but may incur these types of expenses for housing and food.

Budget items are subject to change without notice.

• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment, as well as Personal Expenses are budgeted Items that are not billed directly by the school but are estimates of what your expenses may be. There may be additional course or program specific fees not listed here.
• All students are required to have health insurance. If you do not have health insurance WPI will bill you for a plan. The cost of the health insurance plan was $2,186, for the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Please be aware that students who commute and live at home, who have reduced costs for housing and food, may be subject to an adjustment in their need-based financial aid.

Budget items are subject to change without notice.

• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment, as well as Personal Expenses are budgeted Items that are not billed directly by the school but are estimates of what your expenses may be. There may be additional course or program specific fees not listed here.
• All students are required to have health insurance. If you do not have health insurance WPI will bill you for a plan. The cost of the health insurance plan is $2,186, for the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Please be aware that students who commute and live at home, who have reduced costs for housing and food, may be subject to an adjustment in their need-based financial aid.

*This estimated tuition is using general graduate tuition rates at $1,610 per credit and for a student enrolled in 18 credit hours. For specific tuition pricing, please visit the Bursar’s website.

*Housing and Food budgeted items for students that are living off campus are defined as “a standard allowance for rent or other housing costs” that are associated with living off campus. These are indirect costs, meaning you will not be charged by WPI for these expenses but may incur these types of expenses for housing and food.

Budget items are subject to change without notice.

• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment, as well as Personal Expenses are budgeted Items that are not billed directly by the school but are estimates of what your expenses may be. There may be additional course or program specific fees not listed here.
• All students are required to have health insurance. If you do not have health insurance WPI will bill you for a plan. The cost of the health insurance plan is $2,186, for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Current student rates, payment policies, and dates can be found on our WPI Bursar’s website.

*Includes E term tuition (with 50% discount) and billable program fee. Costs assume travel to project centers. Should travel not be allowed due to COVID, the costs would be more reflective of an on campus budget.
 

** Budget items are subject to change without notice.

Graduate students can find their summer tuition costs on the Bursar's website.

To apply for any type of loan for E term, please complete and submit the Summer Application for Student Loans, found below.

Please review our Applying for Aid page for more information about E term financial aid options.