Worcester State University
PublicWorcester, MA
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on Worcester State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $6,080 more per year in tuition and fees (1.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Worcester State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
Where do you stand against Worcester State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Worcester State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
Does Worcester State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Worcester State University takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Worcester State University?
For 2024-25, Worcester State University's published tuition and required fees were $17,866 for out-of-state students and $11,786 for in-state students -- $6,080 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Worcester State University?
Worcester State University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, 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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