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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
665
25th
533
75th
618
25th
493

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,537
Declined 619
Total Received 5,156
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Enrollment

4,868

undergraduate students

877

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 5,745
Established in 1874
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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

no
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
665
25th
533
75th
618
25th
493

Not Reported

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

Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,537
Declined 619
Total Received 5,156

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

90%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,671

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,786
Housing $8,825
Food $4,845
Additional fees $1,892
Books & supplies $1,368
Total $28,716
Average Financial Aid - $8,671
Total with Avg. Aid $20,045

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
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Nurse Specialist yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
Health and Wellness, General 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 yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Nursing Education yes
Nursing Practice yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes
Public Policy Analysis, General yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Psychology yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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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

5,745

total students

94%

in-state

6%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

85%

4,868
students

Female
59%
2,886

Male
41%
1,982

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

70%

3,397
students

Female
60%
2,038

Male
40%
1,359

30%

1,471
students

Female
58%
848

Male
42%
623

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Hispanic/Latino
54%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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