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Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Worcester State University is a public university located in Worcester, MA, serving approximately 3,963 students. It has an acceptance rate of 90%.

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Tuition

$11,286

Acceptance

89.86%

Students

4,840

Type

University

Setting

Urban

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.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56%

Freshman Retention

77%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness

Programs

Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistryMathematicsJournalismPublic RelationsArtificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentSpecial EducationSecondary EducationElementary EducationHistoryMusicEnglish LiteratureInternational RelationsEconomicsPolitical ScienceSociologyCriminal JusticePre-LawFilm & MediaTheaterGraphic DesignPublic HealthPre-MedPhysical TherapyFinanceInformation SystemsManagement

Admissions

Acceptance rate

89.86%

SAT range

1008 - 1280

ACT range

15 - 22

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

4,840

Undergrads

3,963

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Large City

Clubs Count

46

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

24

Violent Rate / 1,000

1.26

Property Rate / 1,000

2.52

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Worcester

Violent Rate / 100k

391

Property Rate / 100k

1,490

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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Worcester, MA 01602

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