Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · City · 3,930 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Worcester, MA, 01602-2597 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORH · Worcester
2 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,874
Out-of-state COA
$28,954
Avg net price
$13,381
Room & board
$14,307
In-state tuition
$11,786
Out-of-state tuition
$17,866
Books & supplies
$1,368/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,793
$30–48k
$9,629
$48–75k
$9,540
$75–110k
$13,658
$110k+
$19,679
Admissions
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
Reading 533–665
Math 493–618
ACT midpoint
24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Worcester State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
1st-yr retention
78%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
63%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,233
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,624
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$22,525
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,500
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$54,212
Independent students
22%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
19%
Black
10%
Asian
6%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,233
10 years after entry
$60,624
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Institutional
Endowment
$26M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$10,308/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,709
Federal loan rate
44%
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