Worcester State University

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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Business/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Health Nursing
Communication Sciences And Disorders
Community Health Services Counseling
Health Professions Related
Occupational Therapy
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics
Geography
Sociology
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Visual And Performing Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,076

Applied

3,173

Accepted

5,380

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,735

Females Applied

2,118

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,341

Males Applied

1,055

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.32

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 2nd
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	552	500	800
SAT Math	551	510	590
ACT Composite	24	22	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

970

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

Fees

9,191

Full-time student fees

12,262

Room & board

8,428

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
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

15,173

Avg. Financial Aid Package

16,035

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,029

Avg. Loan Aid

3,051

Avg. Grant Aid

5,149

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

34%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,380

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

4%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.23%
Black or African American	8.79%
White or Caucasian	64.83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	4.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	2.8%
Other	4.04%

Gender

Male (40.28%)

Female (59.72%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Multicultural Festival, Homecoming and SGA Auction to Benefit the Homeless

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:
Senate, SEC (Student Events Committee), TWA (Third World Alliance), WSCW (radio station) and Dance Company/Club

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

465

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 208

Part-time - 257

Male - 196

Female - 269

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