The City of Worcester With a population of 185,000, Worcester is the second largest city in the six-state New England area. It is home to museums, parks and recreational facilities, all connected by public buses and shuttles. The city's many cultural and recreational opportunities include concerts, festivals, theater and sporting events. WPI is a member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, which includes nine other colleges and universities, all linked by shuttle bus service. Nearby are commercial centers, a bus terminal, a railroad station and the Worcester Regional Airport, which offers flights to major U.S. cities on the East Coast.
Worcester residents come from a wide variety of ethnicity and backgrounds.
Ethnic festivals brighten up many spring and summer evenings. In short, Worcester has something for everyone. Getting to Worcester Boston's Logan International Airport is one hour by car from the WPI campus.