Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Rankings: World, National & Subject ranks

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Updated on - Feb 03rd, 2022 | 09:52 PM By Sathish

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities, is a global leader in project-based learning. As a research university focused on engineering, science, technology, and mathematics, WPI's distinctive curriculum allows students to interact directly with instructors and apply classroom concepts in real-world situations. WPI is ranked #51 among all B-Schools in the world by QS.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Ranking Highlights

In terms of higher education in the United States, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ranked among the greatest colleges in the country, making it very appealing to both domestic and international students. Some of the highlights of Worcester Polytechnic Institute rankings are listed below: 

  • Ranked #751-800 in QS Top University Rankings 2022
  • Ranked #601–800 World University Rankings THE 2022
  • Ranked #121 US College Rankings THE 2022
  • Ranked #63 in National Universities by US News 2022
  • Ranked #86 in Best Value Schools by US News 2022
  • Ranked #57 in Most Innovative Schools by US News 2022
  • US News 2022 ranked #312 in the Top Performers on Social Mobility.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute World Ranking

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ranked #1358 on the list of Best Global Universities. Worcester is among the top 40 in the world for Sustainable Cities and Communities, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action. Following are some of the world rankings of Worcester Polytechnic Institute given by these ranking agencies.

Ranked by

World Ranking 2021

THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking

#601-800

QS World Rankings

#701-750

Global Universities US News & World Report

#1131

ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings 

#901-1000

Worcester Polytechnic Institute National Ranking

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ranked #66 in North America's Regional Universities.  In the U.S. News & World Report's 2021 review of "Best Colleges" in the United States, WPI was rated 66th among national universities. WPI was ranked 93rd in Forbes magazine's annual ranking of "America's Top Colleges" in 2021. The following are the national rankings for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as determined by several reputable organizations:

Ranked by

National Ranking 2021

THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking

#120

National Universities US News & World Report

#66

Forbes Rankings

#93

ARWU

#191-206

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Ranking by Subject

Worcester Polytechnic Institute's engineering, science, business, and humanities programs provide a world-class curriculum. All of the university's courses are regarded among the best in their specialties and are in high demand. Tabulated below ranking at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Rankings by Subject.

Course name

Ranked by

Ranking 2021

Global MBA 

QS Rankings

#201+

PG Business and Economics

THE (Times Higher Education)

#176-200

UG Business

US News & World Report

#180

Engineering in America

Niche Rankings

#44 of 449