Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$13,678

$19,758

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
500
75th
610
25th
515
75th
28
25th
22
75th
26
25th
20
75th
29
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,136
Declined 582
Total Received 4,718
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Public

4,478

undergraduate students

833

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1874, Worcester State University is a public four-year university that is known for its strong commitment to student success and its programs in nursing, business, and education. It is located on a 58-acre campus on the west side of Worcester, Massachusetts—45 miles west of Boston.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 5,311
Established in 1874
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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Scholarships

58-acre campus in Worcester (population: 185,677), approximately 45 miles from Boston. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Boston. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
01062-2597

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
37%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
58%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
500
75th
610
25th
515
75th
28
25th
22
75th
26
25th
20
75th
29
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) May 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,136
Declined 582
Total Received 4,718

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$4,925

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,786
Housing $8,793
Food $4,630
Additional fees $1,892
Books & supplies $1,368
Total $28,469
Average Financial Aid - $4,925
Total with Avg. Aid $23,544

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,574,065
State $2,489,924
Institutional $1,544,722
Other external
Total $11,608,711

Non-need-based

Federal
State $364,281
Institutional $1,146,420
Other external $560,970
Total $2,071,671

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 508 929-8056
F: 508 929-8194

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, cheerleading, dance company, dance team, dodgeball, equestrian sports, flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, step team, tae kwon do, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
ECAC, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, ECAC Hockey, New England Football Conference, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Nurse Specialist yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics, General yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

5,311

total students

94%

in-state

6%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

84%

4,478
students

Female
61%
2,711

Male
39%
1,767

16%

833
students

Female
82%
686

Male
18%
147

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

76%

3,392
students

Female
62%
2,095

Male
38%
1,297

24%

1,086
students

Female
57%
616

Male
43%
470

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 19
Countries most often represented Albania
Congo
India
Rwanda
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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