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Worcester State University
Worcester,
MA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Worcester State University
Worcester State University is a public, state university in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester State University was founded in 1874. The university enrolls around 5,311 students per year, including 4,478 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Worcester State University
It is moderately difficult to get into Worcester State University. The acceptance rate at Worcester State University is 88%. In 2022, 4,136 out of 4,718 total applicants were accepted.
| Worcester State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 94% |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 94% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 19.8% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Worcester State University is located in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, near Boston.
If you are interested in seeing Worcester State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 290 to Worcester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Worcester Regional Airport, Logan International Airport.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Worcester State University and Worcester are like without leaving home.
College Info
Worcester State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
May 1
Transfer Applications are Due
May 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Worcester State University is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Worcester State University is May 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Worcester State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1220
Math SAT Range
510 - 610
Reading SAT Range
510 - 612
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
Good
1040 to 1220
Avg
1040 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Worcester State University students is 1127. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Worcester State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1040 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1040 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Worcester State University.
Worcester State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$26,177
In State$32,257
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$970
$7,050
Fees
$10,316
$10,316
Housing
$13,523
$13,523
Books
$1,368
$1,368
Student Life
Wondering what life at Worcester State University is like? There are approximately 5,311 students enrolled at Worcester State University, including 4,478 undergraduate students and 833 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 96% percent are from MA and 4% percent of students are from other states.
76%
Full Time24%
Part Time96%
In State4%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,311
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
May 1
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