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

Contact Phone: 508-929-8040

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,718

Applied

4,136

Accepted

4,478

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,897

Females Applied

2,560

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,821

Males Applied

1,576

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	567	510	612
SAT Math	560	510	610
ACT Composite	25	22	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

970

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

970

In-district

Fees

10,316

Full-time student fees

13,523

Room & board

8,893

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No

Financial Aid

9,524

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,097

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,053

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,672

Avg. Loan Aid

2,360

Avg. Grant Aid

7,194

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

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%
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
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

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)

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.

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	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	No	No	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