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Worcester State University

Worcester State University is a public university in a midsize city in the Worcester, MA metro with 4,734 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Worcester, Massachusetts · Public · City, midsize · 4,734 students

NCAA Division III · Massachusetts State College Athletic AssociationEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,150

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$13,381

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

61%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$60,624

10 years after entry

Students

4,734

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		March 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: worcester.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$8,793
$30,001–48,000$9,629
$48,001–75,000$9,540
$75,001–110,000$13,658
Over $110,000$19,679

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreWorcester State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MA-2004 credits
Calculus BC3MA-2014 credits
Biology3BI-1XX6 credits
Chemistry3CH-1204 credits
United States History3HI-111 & HI-1126 credits
Psychology3PS-1013 credits
Statistics3MA-1503 credits
Computer Science A3CS-140 & CS-1357 credits
Show all 34 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MA-2004 credits
Calculus BC3MA-2014 credits
Biology3BI-1XX6 credits
Chemistry3CH-1204 credits
United States History3HI-111 & HI-1126 credits
Psychology3PS-1013 credits
Statistics3MA-1503 credits
Computer Science A3CS-140 & CS-1357 credits
Macroeconomics3EC-1203 credits
Microeconomics3EC-1103 credits
World History: Modern3HI-103 & HI-1046 credits
European History3History elective 6
Human Geography3GE-1023 credits
Computer Science Principles3CS-1013 credits
Art History3AR-1183 credits
Music Theory3MU-1013 credits
African American Studies3HI-221 & HI-2226 credits
All Other Languages (Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin)3WL-210 & WL-2116 credits
Art 3D Design3AR-1233 credits
Calculus AB Subscore (score given with Calculus BS exam)3MA-2004 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PO-2203 credits
English Language/Composition3EN-101 & EN-1026 credits
English Literature/Composition3EN-1323 credits
French Language and Culture3FR-101 & FR-1026 credits
Government and Politics of the US3PO-1103 credits
Physics 1 - Algebra based sequence4PY-2214 credits
Physics 2 - Algebra based sequence4PY-2224 credits
Physics B3PY-221 & PY-2228 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PY-2424 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PY-2414 credits
Precalculus4MA-1904 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SP-1XX3 credits
Studio Art3AR-1403 credits
Studio Art 2D Design3AR-1233 credits

Source: catalog.worcester.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management157
Psychology111
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies82
Biology/Biological Sciences54
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling46
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse45
Speech Communication and Rhetoric44
Elementary Education and Teaching33
Show the other 22 majors
English Language and Literature29
Computer and Information Sciences28
General Studies27
History25
Occupational Therapy/Therapist23
Early Childhood Education and Teaching21
Sociology19
Biotechnology18
Communication Sciences and Disorders16
Environmental Science10
Mass Communication/Media Studies9
Chemistry8
Mathematics7
Economics7
Visual and Performing Arts6
Urban Studies/Affairs5
Geography4
Political Science and Government4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
Education3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), 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), connection.newmanministry.com · 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 12.8 of 20

Elevation

577 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

$1,750 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

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size