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Worcester State University

Acceptance Rate 87.66 %
SAT Average 1,125
Tuition & Fees $17,366
($11,286)
Student Population 5,311
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,925

Academic Overview

Worcester State University is a public, four-years institute located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,286 for Massachusetts residents and $17,366 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $6,093.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,311 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.66% and the graduation rate is 58% last year.
The salary after graduation from Worcester State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $52,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Worcester State's tuition & fees is $11,286 for Massachusetts residents and $17,366 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $6,093 for in-state students and $6,093 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,286$17,366
Graduate$6,093$6,093
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Worcester State. The acceptance rate of Worcester State is 87.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.32%. The average graduation rate is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,925 and 95% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,311 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Worcester State University is 87.66 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.66%
Graduation Rate for Worcester State University is 58 %
Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-out Rate for Worcester State University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for Worcester State University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Worcester State University is 5,311
Student Population
5,311
Student to Faculty Ratio for Worcester State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,925 at Worcester State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,925

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-2597
Phone508-929-8000
WEBhttps://www.worcester.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.worcester.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Applicationhttps://www.applyweb.com/worcest/index.ftl
Financial Aidhttps://www.worcester.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.worcester.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
Disability Servicehttps://www.worcester.edu/campus-life/student-services/student-accessibility-services/

Offered Degrees

Worcester State offers 76 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's320
Master's211
Post-Bachelor's Certificate190
Post-Master's Certificate40

Special Learning Opportunities

Worcester State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,584)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,452)

Veterans Benefits

Worcester State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges