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Worcester State University
Worcester, MAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Worcester State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Worcester, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading533 - 665
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math493 - 618
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,133
Earnings 5yr: $89,927
Debt: $26,849
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,068
Earnings 5yr: $79,279
Debt: $24,250
Biotechnology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,565
Earnings 5yr: $87,125
Debt: $22,056
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,000
Earnings 5yr: $76,480
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,966
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,386
Earnings 5yr: $77,384
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,459
Earnings 5yr: $67,630
Debt: $23,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,405
Earnings 5yr: $68,157
Debt: $22,895
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,285
Earnings 5yr: $72,190
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,588
Earnings 5yr: $66,498
Debt: $24,953
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,505
Earnings 5yr: $55,146
Debt: $26,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,355
Earnings 5yr: $57,523
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,138
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,126
Earnings 5yr: $61,578
Debt: $21,910
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,434
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,244
Earnings 5yr: $52,586
Debt: $24,394
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,273
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,907
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,245
Earnings 5yr: $53,851
Debt: $25,000
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,455
Earnings 5yr: $48,516
Debt: $24,610
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,337
Earnings 5yr: $44,840
Debt: $22,971
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,381
In-State Tuition$11,786
Out-of-State Tuition$17,866
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,233
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,624
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,916
Est. Monthly Payment
$150/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$70,407
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