Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Online | worcester.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,044 prospective students applied, and 3,277 were granted admission. Of those admitted 807 enrolled in the school. 4,039 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,685 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $970 plus fees of $9,616. Worcester State University is ranked 414 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Worcester State University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Worcester State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#414 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#135 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#491 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1190 |
| ACT | 21/29 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 |
| Other Fees | $9,616 |
| Room and Board | $12,568 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,222 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 |
| Other Fees | $9,616 |
| Room and Board | $12,568 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,302 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 21% |
| Psychology | 15% |
| Health Professions | 14% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168430 IPEDS survey data for Worcester State University.
Current students may use the Worcester State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.