School Summary

Worcester State University


General Information:

Founded in 1874, Worcester State University is seated on 58 acres located in Worcester county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 16:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 270. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA
01602-2597
For more information call: 508 929-8000. This school has a website at https://www.worcester.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.worcester.edu/admissions-aid/apply/


Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $50
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $970.00 $7,050.00
Room and Board $14,891.00 $14,891.00
Fees $11,374.00 $11,374.00
Total $27,235.00 $33,315.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.worcester.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 7.3% 9.2%
600-699 34.9% 18.3%
500-599 42.2% 53.3%
400-499 11% 11.9%
300-399 4.6% 7.3%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 14.2%
24-29 42.9%
18-23 42.9%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Lacrosse

Cheerleading, Equestrian sports



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,982
Female 2,886
Total 4,892


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,159
Female 3,584
Total 5,772

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 6%
African American 10%
Hispanic 19%
Native American 0%
White 59%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 88%
At Least 25 Years Old 12%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 96%
Out Of State 4%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 33%
Live Off Campus 67%


SEC Spring Week, CAB Duck Hunt, Family Day

Black Student Union, Student Senate, Intercultural Student Alliance, Dance Company, Fiber Arts Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 51.0001                                           Health and Wellness, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 26.1103                                           Bioinformatics
  • 45.1201                                           Urban Studies/Affairs
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 19.0707                                           Family and Community Services
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 05.0200                                           Ethnic Studies
  • 40.0101                                           Physical Sciences, General
  • 19.0708                                           Child Care and Support Services Management
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 10.0202                                           Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 16.0103                                           Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 51.1504                                           Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.3803                                           Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 09.0499                                           Journalism, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
  • 44.0799                                           Social Work, Other

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