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Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Public · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,866
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings
- $65,784
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Worcester State University is a public college in Worcester, MA with 3,930 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,866 per year ($9,813 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,784 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,745
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,264
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing533–665
200800
SAT Math493–618
200800
What Worcester State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $23,740
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,344
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,424
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,813
- $30–48k$9,923
- $48–75k$9,825
- $75–110k$12,995
- $110k+$20,358
Get a personal estimate with Worcester State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $65,784
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,223
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,930
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White59%
- Hispanic19%
- Black10%
- Asian6%
Worcester State University FAQ
What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?+
Worcester State University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Worcester State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 533–665 on SAT Reading and Writing and 493–618 on SAT Math; the average total is 1150.
Is Worcester State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Worcester State University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,745 students applied to Worcester State University and 4,264 were admitted; 909 enrolled.
Does Worcester State University consider legacy status?+
No. Worcester State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Worcester State University require an essay?+
Worcester State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Worcester State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $23,740 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,866.
What is Worcester State University's graduation rate?+
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168430 · How we use this data
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