Worcester State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,584
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	61%

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, WSU-Worcester is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that WSU-Worcester is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Worcester State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, WSU-Worcester emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at WSU-Worcester suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,586

Cost of attendance at Worcester State University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,666

Cost of attendance at Worcester State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Worcester State University received on average $4,529 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,529

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	263	33%	$4,662	$1,226,055
Other Federal Grant	460	58%	$3,402	$1,564,951
State Grant/Scholarships	478	60%	$2,474	$1,182,499
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	353	44%	$1,903	$671,818
Total Grant & Scholarships	755	94%	$4,529	$3,419,268

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Worcester State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Worcester State University students is 60.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.8%.

60.9%

asian 63.6% 21 students
African American 51.2% 22 students
white 62.8% 377 students
unknown 69.6% 16 students
hispanic 51.4% 38 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 52.0% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football New England Football Conference
Baseball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Basketball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Worcester State University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Worcester State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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