First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 116 |
| Political Science and Government | 109 |
| Psychology | 101 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 64 |
| English Language and Literature | 51 |
| History | 46 |
| Sociology | 34 |
| Chemistry | 34 |
Show the other 22 majors
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 25 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Accounting | 19 |
| Neuroscience | 17 |
| Physics | 15 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 13 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 4 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 2 |
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Worcester, MA
881,248 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Worcester Regional (ORH)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20
Elevation
638 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
17°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
72.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,570 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Clark University1 mi
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute3 mi
- Worcester State University3 mi
- Assumption University4 mi
- Anna Maria College9 mi
- Nichols College15 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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