Smart Stats: Ranked #62 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Edition
As you've probably figured out by now, WPI is different from other schools. Your learning experience here will prepare you to succeed in life after college – whether you want to be a biologist, video game programmer or engineer. Not only will you take rigorous classes that will give you theoretical knowledge, but you'll complete two real-world projects – something no other school does quite the way we do. Through your project work, you'll learn how to put that knowledge to work in the real world – and make a difference before you graduate.
WPI in a nutshell:
- 7-week terms – the fast pace helps you learn to manage your time
- No failing grades – feel free to explore new subjects. WPI awards only three grades: A, B and C. No pluses or minuses. If you don't get a C, you will not receive credit for the course and it won't appear on your transcript.
- 2 real-world projects – you don't have to wait four years to change the world
- Collaborative atmosphere – students work with each other on projects and in classes, learning the teamwork skills that are essential in the real world
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