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Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Overview

Worcester State University is a public institution located in Worcester, MA. It has a total enrollment of 5,745 students.

4,868
Undergrads
877
Grad Students
88.0%
Acceptance
61.0%
Grad Rate
Photos
Shaughnessy
Academics
16.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
78.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
61.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
50.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
4,868
Undergraduate Enrollment
877
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
88.0%
Acceptance Rate
3.40
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$50
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

493618

SAT Reading

533665

ACT Composite

1825

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School avg: 3.40

0.00 – 4.00 scale

School range: 1026–1283

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 18–25

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$16,008

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$970

Room & Board

$13,670

Books & Supplies

$1,368

Out-of-State Tuition

$7,050

Financial Aid
80%
Receiving Aid
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
$9,464
Avg Grant (recipients)
$4,994
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,584 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

4,868

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

61%

In-State Cost

$14,640

Out-of-State Cost

$20,720

Visit Website

worcester.edu

Worcester, MA 01602-2597

City: Midsize
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