Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Worcester State University
Worcester State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Worcester, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,930 students. The acceptance rate is 88%. 61% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,624.
88%
Acceptance
$13,381
Net price
3,930
Enrollment
61%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
88%
Acceptance rate
1,150
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,381
Average net price
$11,786
In-state tuition
$17,866
Out-of-state tuition
$14,307
Room & board
$1,368
Books & supplies
$22,874
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
$19,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$60,624
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,233
Median earnings (6 yrs)
61%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,709
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,930
Total enrollment
14%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
36%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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