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Worcester State University is a public regional university located in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester State University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Worcester State University is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $57,309 10 years after enrolling, 30th in Massachusetts, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Worcester State University bachelor students earn 2% less than the national average. Worcester State University is ranked 17th in Massachusetts.
Worcester State University’s median net annual cost of $16,886 and average years to graduate of 4.5 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Worcester State University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Biology, Registered Nursing, Education - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$16,886
Average years to graduate
4.5
Biotechnology
Rank: #1
Economic score: 1.49
Therapeutic professions
Rank: #2
Economic score: 1.68
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Rank: #10
Economic score: 3.6
Computer science
Rank: #246
Economic score: 4.18
Mental & Social Health Services
Rank: #10
Economic score: 5.99
History
Rank: #163
Economic score: 5.99
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #282
Economic score: 6.28
Sociology
Rank: #200
Economic score: 6.56
English Language & Lit
Rank: #339
Economic score: 13.34
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #86
Economic score: 50.8
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 2 graduate programs at Worcester State University - Communication disorder sciences, Business Administration - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.5 years. 62% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Worcester State University is 10% lower than the state average, and 5% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Worcester State University, Pell Grant recipients represent 30% of the measured graduating class, 5% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Worcester State University graduates within 4.6 years.
Worcester State University is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Worcester State University’s economic mobility score of 19.42 is calculated by adjusting the 2.75 economic score of lower-income students by the 30% pell grant recipients within the student body. Worcester State University’s EMS of 19.42 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Worcester State University pays $16,886 a year, $9,336 less than the $26,222 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $16,886
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Worcester State University, 94% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $16,886 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 59% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,757. This is 5% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,816
Pell grants
$4,436
State grants
$2,474
Institutional grants
$1,903
Worcester State University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 89% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 3,446 applicants, of which 3,078 were admitted and 756 enrolled. Worcester State University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
87%
83%
Female
59%
59%
First time
49%
59%
In-state
95%
68%
1st generation
36%
35%
White
65%
52%
Black
8%
14%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Asian
5%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
8%
12%