What Worcester State costs
Worcester State University charges $11,786 a year in published tuition and fees for Massachusetts residents, about $5,893 a semester, and $17,866 a year for students from other states, about $8,933 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $22,874 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,325 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Worcester State
For fall 2024, Worcester State University received 5,156 applications and admitted 4,537 students, and 756 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1026 and 1283.
What Worcester State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Worcester State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 157 |
| Psychology | 111 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 82 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 54 |
| Community Health Services / Liaison / Counseling | 46 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 45 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Worcester State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts: about 2 miles away
- Assumption University, Worcester, Massachusetts: about 2 miles away
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts: about 2 miles away
- MCPHS University, Boston, Massachusetts: about 2 miles away
- College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Anna Maria College, Paxton, Massachusetts: about 6 miles away
Colleges like Worcester State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Rutgers University–Camden, Camden, New Jersey: 3,753 undergraduates
- University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine: 4,222 undergraduates
- Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, Connecticut: 3,511 undergraduates
- Framingham State University, Framingham, Massachusetts: 2,566 undergraduates
- Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut: 6,295 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate? 88.0% for fall 2024: 4,537 of 5,156 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Worcester State University? $11,786 a year for in-state students and $17,866 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Worcester State University? About 3,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Worcester State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1026–1283.
What is the campus setting at Worcester State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Worcester State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Worcester State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
