Worcester State University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Worcester, MA
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#8 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

5,745

Location Worcester, Massachusetts
Website worcester.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Worcester State University occupies a suburban campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, situated approximately 45 miles west of Boston. The institution, which began as a teacher training school in 1874, evolved into a comprehensive public university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs through its six academic schools. The campus spans 58 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern facilities, including the recently constructed Wellness Center and the Ghosh Science and Technology Building. Academic programs in education, business administration, and nursing are among the university's prominent offerings, with nursing being particularly well-established in the region. The university maintains traditional residence halls housing students on campus, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Worcester State Lancers.

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Ratings

Worcester State University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Worcester State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#558
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#176
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#38
Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts

#8
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#528
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#34

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1026/1283
GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

88%

Applications Due Jun 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.7%
Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$11,786

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,866

Breakdown

Tuition $11,786
Books and Supplies $1,368
Other Fees $10,816
Room and Board $14,307
Budget for Other Expenses $1,892
Total One Year Cost $40,169

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Worcester State University are Business, Psychology, and Health Professions. 21% of students major in Business, 15% in Psychology, and 14% in Health Professions.