Worcester State University

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Tuition & Fees

^$10,161

^$16,241

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

26%

500-599

53%

400-499

19%

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

59%

400-499

18%

700-800

600-699

500-599

34%

400-499

48%

300-399

11%

200-299

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30-36

24-29

49%

18-23

41%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

40^%

male

60^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

77^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,173
Declined	+ 903
Total Received	4,076

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Public

5,380

undergraduate students

837

graduate students

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College Members of the National Student Exchange

All 4-Year Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts

The Nondiscriminatory Colleges

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Codes

SAT	3524
ACT	1914

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School Facts

Worcester State University, founded in 1874, is a public university. Its 58-acre campus is located on the west side of Worcester, approximately 45 miles west of Boston.

Official website	Visit website
Admissions email	admissions@worcester.edu
Application link	Apply online
Public/private	Public
Campus enrollment	6,217
Established in	1874
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• CAA (The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Worcester, MA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
37%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
58%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

600-699

26%

500-599

53%

400-499

19%

700-800

600-699

20%

500-599

59%

400-499

18%

700-800

600-699

500-599

34%

400-499

48%

300-399

11%

200-299

composite english math

30-36

24-29

49%

18-23

41%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$50
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	March 1 (priority deadline) May 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 of some

Moderately Selective

77^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	3,173
Declined	+ 903
Total Received	4,076

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Class rank

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Joseph DiCarlo
Director of Admissions
P: 508 929-8040
F: 508 929-8183
admissions@worcester.edu

Financial Aid

77^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$15,173.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state

Total	$23,505
Tuition	$970
Room	$8,428
Board	$3,932
Additional fees	$9,191
Books & supplies	$984
Average Financial Aid	- $15,173
Total with Avg. Aid	$8,332

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Jayne McGinn
Director of Financial Aid
jmcginn@worcester.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

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 Directors

Michael Mudd (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Karen Tessmer (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: ECAC, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, ECAC Hockey, New England Football Conference, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance
Mascot: Lancers
School colors: reflex blue and gold

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Art
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communication
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
ESL
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education/General
Education/Reading
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Geography
Health Care Administration
Health Education
History
Liberal Studies
Management
Mathematics
Middle School Education
Moderate Disabilities
Music
Nonprofit Management
Nursing
Nursing/Community Health
Nursing/L.P.N. to B.S.N.
Nursing/Nurse Educator
Nursing/R.N. to B.S.N.
Occupational Studies
Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Public Health
School Leadership/Administration
School Psychology
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Speech-Language Pathology
Theatre
Urban Studies
Visual/Performing Arts

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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

Pre-professional Programs

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

6,217

total students

96^%

in-state

4^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87^%

5,380
students

Female
60^%
3,213

Male
40^%
2,167

13^%

837
students

Female
76^%
638

Male
24^%
199

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

77^%

4,164
students

Female
61^%
2,504

Male
39^%
1,660

23^%

1,216
students

Female
59^%
709

Male
41^%
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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
4%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%: Hispanic/Latino
60%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

86^%

Transfer applicants accepted

63^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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 Deadlines

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Kirshner Donis
Associate Director of Admissions
508 929-8041
kirshner.donis@worcester.edu

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Worcester State University

Worcester State University

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Worcester, MA

Campus Life

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

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Admissions Factors

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Important

Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

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Financial Aid Deadline

Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

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Athletic Directors

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

5,380students

837students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

4,164students

1,216students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Of students' needs
were fully met

5,380
students

837
students

4,164
students

1,216
students