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Worcester State University

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Worcester, MA

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Worcester State University, in Worcester, MA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,930 students. Worcester State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $92,133/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1026–1283
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads3,930
Yield (admits who enroll)19%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,874
4-year grad rate58%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,624

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology$90,565/yr
Biology, General$68,459/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,405/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$50,511/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$92,068/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$52,337/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$43,416/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$92,133/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$74,386/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$63,505/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$58,126/yr
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$54,245/yr
History
History$53,455/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$65,588/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$55,273/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$57,434/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,244/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$62,138/yr
Urban Studies/Affairs$48,387/yr
Sociology$47,754/yr
Geography and Cartography$41,054/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General$39,037/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,584
Typical room charge$8,793
Typical board charge$4,452

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?

Worcester State University in Worcester, MA admits approximately 88% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Worcester State University?

Admitted students at Worcester State University typically score between 1026–1283 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Worcester State University cost?

Worcester State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,874 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Worcester State University?

Worcester State University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Worcester State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Worcester State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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