Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.7k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Worcester State University
Worcester, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,286
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,366
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,999
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,368
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,285
Net price (after aid)$14,738
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,035
$30k – $48k$10,061
$48k – $75k$12,665
$75k – $110k$17,378
$110k+$19,939
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,624
Median debt at graduation$19,500
Est. monthly loan payment$207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.1×Graduates earn about 3.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants29%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans48%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
77%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$17.4k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.6k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.3k
Out-of-state
$17.4k
below avg
Net price
$14.7k
below avg
Pell
29%
Median debt
$19.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$60.6k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistryMathematics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceWeb Development
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
History
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
1008 - 1280
ACT range
15 - 22
Campus & Student Life
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About Worcester State University
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- Where is Worcester State University located?
- Worcester State University is located in Worcester, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Worcester State University?
- Worcester State University is a public university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Worcester State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Worcester State University is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Worcester State University?
- Worcester State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,286 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Worcester State University?
- Worcester State University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,840 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Worcester State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Worcester State University.
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