Worcester State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Worcester, MA

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$970

Avg in-state tuition

$7,050

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Worcester State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Worcester State University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,958, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 31 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 59%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $970, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $7,050.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

59% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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6k

Students enrolled

90%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

66%

Hispanic

13%

Black

8%

Asian

5%

Unknown

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

64%

Socio-economic diversity

36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

5,170

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 14% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $970 $7,050
Graduate $3,042 $3,042

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,368
On-campus room and board $12,568
On-campus other expenses $1,700
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $5,400
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,200

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $16,606 $22,686
Off-campus without family $9,938 $16,018
Off-campus with family $4,538 $10,618

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

88%

State Grant Aid

64%

Institution Grant Aid

51%

Pell Grant

36%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $2,566
State Grant Aid $2,185
Institution Grant Aid $1,728
Pell Grant Aid $4,330

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

13

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.