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Overview
Worcester State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Worcester, MA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
486 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
United States
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
United States
Contact
Phone: 508-929-8040
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Ethnic Studies |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biotechnology |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business Administration And Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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Journalism, Other |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Child Care And Support Services Management |
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Family And Community Services |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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Community Health Services/liaison/counseling |
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Occupational Therapy/therapist |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
International/globalization Studies |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work, Other |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Urban Studies/affairs |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Visual And Performing Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,446
Applied
3,078
Accepted
4,640
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,258
Females Applied
2,022
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
1,188
Males Applied
1,056
Males Accepted
89%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.3
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | June 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | Yes |
Transfer | August 1st | September 1st | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 600 | ||
SAT Math | 520 | 598 | ||
ACT Composite | 21 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
970
In-state
7,050
Out-of-state
970
In-district
Fees
9,816
Full-time student fees
13,596
Room & board
8,898
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
15,562
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,367
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,653
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,599
Avg. Loan Aid
2,434
Avg. Grant Aid
2,674
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
76.7%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
33%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
4,640
Total Undergrad students
4%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (38.43%)
Female (61.57%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 30% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Third World Alliance Multicultural Show, Student Events Committee Spring Week and Dance Company Showcase
Third World Alliance Multicultural Show, Student Events Committee Spring Week and Dance Company Showcase
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
DC (Dance Company/Club), SS (Student Senate), TWA (Third World Alliance), Enactus and SEC (Student Events Committee)
DC (Dance Company/Club), SS (Student Senate), TWA (Third World Alliance), Enactus and SEC (Student Events Committee)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
well-lit campus, limited access to campus at night. Rave Guardian personal safety app.
well-lit campus, limited access to campus at night. Rave Guardian personal safety app.
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Tennis | No | No | No |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 3 | No | |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
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