Worcester, MA
$9,532
$15,612
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,735 |
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| Declined | + 1,141 |
| Total Received | 3,876 |
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| SAT | 3524 |
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| ACT | 1914 |
Worcester State, founded in 1874, is a public university. Its 58-acre campus is located on the west side of Worcester, 45 miles west of Boston.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 6,471 |
| Established in | 1874 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • JRCNMT (Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
58-acre campus in Worcester (population: 184,508), 45 miles from Boston. Served by air, bus, and train; major airport serves Boston. Colleges of Worcester Consortium operates transportation between campuses. Public transportation serves campus.
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
| Application fee | $50 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline |
May 1 (priority deadline) March 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
70%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,735 |
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| Declined | + 1,141 |
| Total Received | 3,876 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Work Experience
Joseph DiCarlo
Director of Admissions
P: 508 929-8040
F: 508 929-8183
admissions@worcester.edu
| Tuition | $970 |
| Room | $7,646 |
| Board | $3,750 |
| Additional fees | $8,562 |
| Books & supplies | $984 |
| Total | $21,912 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $11,975 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $9,937 |
80%
$11,975
Need-based
| Federal | $6,489,302 |
| State | $2,214,875 |
| Institutional | $1,656,071 |
| Other external | $0 |
| Total | $10,360,248 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $0 |
| State | $428,099 |
| Institutional | $1,101,583 |
| Other external | $557,554 |
| Total | $2,087,236 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 27 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Kenya Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Kirshner Donis
Associate Director of Admissions
508 929-8041
kirshner.donis@worcester.edu
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