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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
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| 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 |
| Mass Communication/media Studies |
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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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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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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 |
| Adult Health Nurse/nursing |
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| 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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| 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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| 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
4,718
Applied
4,136
Accepted
4,478
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,897
Females Applied
2,560
Females Accepted
88%
Male Admissions
1,821
Males Applied
1,576
Males Accepted
87%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.4
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 | |
| Recommended |
Essay |
| Other requirements: | Test scores SAT and/or the ACT are no longer required. Students may opt-in to the test-optional policy. |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | Yes |
| Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 567 | 510 | 612 | |
| SAT Math | 560 | 510 | 610 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 22 | 26 |
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
4,478
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
4%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 15.43% |
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| Black or African American | 8.45% |
| White or Caucasian | 63.4% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.27% |
| Asian | 5.37% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.41% |
Gender
Male (39.46%)
Female (60.54%)
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 International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 32% |
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 |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | 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 |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | |
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 | |
Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | 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 |
| Track And Field | |
Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
462
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 202
Part-time - 260
Male - 177
Female - 285
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