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Worcester State University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

9,691

Students

$7,050

Tuition

66%

Acceptance

#995

Ranking

Midsize City

Campus Setting

Worcester, MA

486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-2597

Worcester State University is a mid-sized public college located in Worcester, MA ranked 53rd in Massachusetts. It has a total of 6,484 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 65.89% of applicants. Worcester State University offers 74 different majors and is best known for its Community Health Services, Occupational Therapy, and Biotechnology programs (nationally ranked 12th, 20th, and 30th respectively). With an annual tuition of $970 for students from Massachusetts and $7,050 for those from out-of-state, Worcester State University is quite cheap. 44.26% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. Open graduating, alumni go on to take in around $48,200 per year, which is 16% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$16,241
Above Average

Worcester State University

$16,241

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,669

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$26,563

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

66%Acceptance
Less Selective

Worcester State University

66%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

% of students submit

Admissions Yield

28%

ACT

0 - 0

% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Recommended

Application Fee

$50

Students

6,484Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

40%

In-state

83%

Female

60%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

19%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Business Administration and Management, General10% Psychology, General9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies67% Others

14% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Psychology, General

9% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

67% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

14%

206 Graduates

Psychology, General

10%

152 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

128 Graduates

Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

5%

79 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

67 Graduates

Sociology

3%

47 Graduates

Occupational Therapy/Therapist

3%

45 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

3%

44 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

40 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

129,248

Academic Spend per Student

$7,735

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

79%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$37,900/Year

Worcester State University

$37,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$37,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$48,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

44%