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Worcester State University
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  • 4 Year
  • WORCESTER, MA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B

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Worcester State is a public university located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,392 undergraduate students. The Worcester State acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 61% of students, Worcester State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,900.

About

486 CHANDLER ST
WORCESTER, MA 01602
About Worcester State...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Worcester State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

WSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
1030-1190
ACT Range
23-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$12,853 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,529 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 35 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 41 responses
54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 41 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    47%
  • On Campus
    43%
  • Online
    10%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,392 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,086
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Self sufficient
    62%
  • Basic/Average
    21%
  • Juberant
    3%
  • Outgoing
    3%
  • Poor
    3%
  • Undeserving of the school's garbage
    3%
  • Wishes they never chose worcester state
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
87%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 39 responses
Poll
44%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 48 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 32 responses
  • Commuter school.
    41%
  • Community
    31%
  • Fulfilling
    9%
  • Boring
    6%
  • High School
    6%
  • Incompetent
    3%
  • Terrible
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
69%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 26 responses

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