Here's what WPI actually looks for, pulled from the real admitted-student numbers — not a wish list. Use these as the bar to clear, then see where your own profile lands.
Admitted students sit at the very top — a near-perfect unweighted GPA (3.71–3.95) is typical. There's almost no room to give back grades here.
Most admitted students score in the 1330–1470 SAT / 29–33 ACT range. Many selective schools are test-optional right now — check WPI's current policy, but a score inside this band only helps.
Hitting these numbers gets you into the pile. It doesn't get you in. WPI accepts 60.2% of applicants, which means most students with the "right" GPA and scores still get turned down. Course rigor, essays, recommendations, and a clear spike are what separate admits from the rest of the qualified pool.
Want your real number instead of a range? Run your full profile and Candor estimates your odds at WPI, calibrated to actual outcomes.
Ranges are CDS-based estimates from recent cycles. Always confirm current requirements and test policy on WPI's official admissions site before you apply.