Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
5,495
Students
14,842
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
76%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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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
Administration Building
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
United States
Administration Building
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Adult Health Nursing |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Community Health Services Counseling |
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| Health Professions Related |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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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 |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physical Sciences |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Sociology |
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| Urban Studies/affairs |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,747
Applied
2,860
Accepted
5,495
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,412
Females Applied
1,821
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
1,335
Males Applied
1,039
Males Accepted
78%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.3
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 | May 1st | January 2nd | |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 490 | 590 | |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 | |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 |
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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
14,842
Avg. Financial Aid Package
16,144
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,082
Avg. Loan Aid
2,659
Avg. Grant Aid
5,116
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
40%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,495
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.33% |
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| Black or African American | 8.64% |
| White or Caucasian | 66.22% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
| Asian | 4.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Two or more races | 2.86% |
| Other | 4.27% |
Gender
Male (41.18%)
Female (58.82%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| 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 | 30% |
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
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
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
well-lit campus, limited access to campus at night
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Tennis | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
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
441
Total Faculty
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 211
Part-time - 230
Male - 193
Female - 248
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