Worcester State University
Worcester State University is a public 4-year institution in Worcester, MA. It enrolls about 5,611 students and admits roughly 90% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Worcester, MA 01602 |
| County | Worcester County |
| Enrollment | 5,611 |
| Acceptance rate | 90% |
| Applicants / admitted | 4,745 / 4,264 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,286 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $17,366 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 56% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 77% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,307 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 505–635 |
| Website | https://www.worcester.edu/ |
| Phone | 5089298000 |
Admissions
About 4,745 students applied and 4,264 were admitted. Of those admitted, 909 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,286 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $17,366. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,307 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,035 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,061 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,665 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,378 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,939 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 899 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 56% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA, Worcester County. Its coordinates are 42.2675, -71.8440.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Worcester State University?
About 90% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 4,745 applicants.
How much does Worcester State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,286 for in-state students and $17,366 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Worcester State University?
About 5,611 students are enrolled.