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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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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 88%. Popular majors include Psychology, Business, and Criminal Justice and Safety Studies. Graduating 59% of students, Worcester State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,900.
About
WORCESTER, MA 01602
About Worcester State...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Massachusetts
- Worcester
Worcester State University Rankings
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WSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
March 1
SAT Range
1020-1220
ACT Range
22-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Will You Get Into WSU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Worcester State University
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Net Price
$14,435/ 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
$5,881/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
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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
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
176 Graduates
Business
172 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
97 Graduates
Nursing
71 Graduates
Biology
68 Graduates
Community Health Services and Counseling
67 Graduates
Communications
49 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
44 Graduates
Information Science
42 Graduates
Communication Disorders
34 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
37%
On Campus
56%
Online
7%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,392Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,086
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
12%
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%
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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%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
59%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
70%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.27 responses
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Worcester State University Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 615 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Worcester state university is one of my favorite colleges to take extra courses from. I do a lot of off campus classes at other schools to add credit to my home school transcript and I found that WSU had the cleanest and most open environment. They have a lot of perks and resources for their students compared to the other colleges I’ve taken classes at.
The only issue is, I wish they would expand their STEM major offerings. Their majors are mostly catered towards future educators and people seeking to go into Economics. They also offer great credit transfer programs for incoming and first year students! Their lunch area is pretty tasty and their student lounge areas are quite nice! Would recommend for students looking for a low cost public university option.
- Other
- 7 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Worcester State is a great school to broaden your horizon, and meet like minded people with the the same values and goals as you.
- Freshman
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I went to Worcester State University as an undergraduate student studying early childhood with a second major in history. I found that most of the professors were incredibly interested in watching their students succeed and doing what it took to help them further their academic goals. I felt as though I was able to create some wonderful relationships with some of my professors who became role models and friends through my journey. This was incredibly important to me as it can be overwhelming sometimes to find our path in life, and when tasked with deciding your future at such a young age, a role model can make or break your decision. A good professor can concrete your decision, open doors, and make you certain of your career path, while an unenthusiastic professor can make you question your decisions. I think the people that work at Worcester State really encapsulate positivity and support their students and this is a big piece for me, when you are spending 4 years there.
- Graduate Student
- 7 months ago
