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Worcester State University

Worcester, MA • public • III | Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
89.9%
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Grad Rate
56%
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Cost
$16,532 / $22,612

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize)
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,813 • Total: 7,785
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
Worcester, MA
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Website
www.worcester.edu
Region
New England
Carnegie Classification
M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,377 (40.9%) • Female: 3,436 (59.1%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
89.9%
4,264 admitted from 4,745 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 505-635
Math: 503-645
Total: 1008-1280
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: 2026-03-01

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
55.5%
4-Year Graduation Rate
40.0%
Freshman Retention Rate
77.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$16,532
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$22,612
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $970
Out-of-state: $7,050
Room & Board
$13,670
Books & Supplies
$1,892
Students Receiving Pell Grants
30%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.5 GPA / 26 ACT
In-State Awards
$2,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$4,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500 total
7 automatic scholarships (8 total)
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Common questions about Worcester State University

What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?
Worcester State University accepts 90% of applicants, from 4,745 applications.
How much does Worcester State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $970 in-state and $7,050 out-of-state.
What SAT score do you need for Worcester State University?
Admitted students typically score between 505 and 645 on the SAT sections reported.
What is Worcester State University's graduation rate?
56% of students graduate within six years.