| Massachusetts-Boston vs. Worcester State |
#368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #35 in Federal Region I Universities #46 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,898 Massachusetts Residents $38,115 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,786 Massachusetts Residents $17,866 Out-of-State |
| expensive$20,456 Massachusetts Residents $39,352 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,813 Massachusetts Residents $6,813 Out-of-State |
| More$11,334 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,553 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,190 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT- |
| Tighter83.78% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.99% |
| Lower12.28% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable16.66% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger15,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,745 |
| Larger12,138 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,868 |
| Larger3,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller877 |
| Larger1,700 | Online Student Population | Smaller747 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower49% | Graduate Rate | Higher61% |
| Higher27% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower21% |
| Lower70% | Retention Rate | Higher78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,584) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,150 | Number of faculty | 409 |
| Higher$114,487 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,773 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.