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Suite A-248
486 Chandler St.
Worcester, MA 01602
admissions@worcester.edu
508-929-8040
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Numbers tell a compelling story.

For over 20 years, Worcester State University has been ranked a top university, regionally and nationally, and has been named a best value in education by local and national organizations.

That is because, despite being a public university, Worcester State maintains small class sizes and a low faculty to student ratio. And, year after year, graduates in large numbers go on to exciting and rewarding careers or further their studies in graduate school. See what others have to say about the University and the great return you will get from your Worcester State education.

Top of the Class

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by Money Magazine for educational quality, affordability, and alumni success.

"Best College or University in Central Massachusetts"

1st Place in Telegram & Gazette Reader's Poll 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016.

"Most Environmentally Responsible College"

from the Guide to Green Colleges by Princeton Review.

"Best Place to Attend a Local College"

The Landmark's Annual Reader's Choice Award nine years running.

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5,611

Students

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3,706

Financial Aid Recipients

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15:1

Student/ Faculty Ratio

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95+

Undergrad Majors and Minors (B.S., B.A., B.S.N. Degrees)

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30+

Graduate Programs (M.S., M.A., M.Ed., Ed.S Degrees)

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98%

Of students become employed, enroll in graduate school or both within three months of graduation

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21

Honor Societies (including The Lt. Col. James F. Sheehan '55 Honors Program)

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NCAA Division III Sports (between men's, women's & intramural)

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3,359 full-time undergrads, 1,375 part-time undergrads, 162 full-time grad students (as of 2023)
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Student Demographics
22 average age, 60% female, 40% male, 4% out-of-state undergrads, 37% ALANA/BIPOC, 1.5% international students (as of 2023)
Financial Aid
$10,111 average size of award. Over 1,500 students awarded with Worcester State merit scholarships. Undergrad day student costs: $11,286 in-state tuition and fees, $17,366 out-of-state tuition and fees, $13,309 room and board (average) (as of 2023)
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First-Year & Transfer Students
First-Year: 4,745 applied | 4,264 accepted, 909 accepted and enrolled. Transfer: 530 applied | 469 accepted, 310 accepted and enrolled. Overall: 3.40 average GPA. 1112 average SAT score (evidence based reading and writing) (as of 2023)
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Graduate & Post-baccalaureate
83% female, 17% male, 715 part-time, 162 full-time, 15% ALANA/BIPOC Matriculation status: 711 degree-seeking, 166 non-degree-seeking (as of 2023)
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