Worcester State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3296 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #917 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #849 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #5 of 7 | In Worcester |
| #1217 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 4,734
- Graduates
- 877
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.worcester.edu
Worcester State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Worcester State University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,745 | 1,826 | 2,919 |
| Admissions | 4,264 | 1,632 | 2,632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 901 | 373 | 528 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
1,666 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
617 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
80 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1008
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Worcester State University are 1008-1280 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3310 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 898 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 453 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 453 (8%) |
| Asian | 257 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 80 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,332
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $970 | $3,042 |
| Tuition in-state | $970 | $3,042 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,050 | $3,042 |
| Fee in-district | $10,316 | $3,051 |
| Fee in-state | $10,316 | $3,051 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,316 | $3,051 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,584 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,423 |
| Room charge | $8,793 |
| Meal charge | $4,630 |
Worcester State University majors
Worcester State University has granted 924 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 259 master's across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Worcester State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 143 | 20 |
| Psychology, General | 117 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 83 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 65 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 64 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 37 | 23 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 60 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 25 | 28 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | 16 |
| General Studies | 41 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 34 | |
| Biotechnology | 16 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 | |
| History, General | 24 | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 24 | |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 23 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | |
| Education, General | 2 | 17 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 18 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 18 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Environmental Science | 17 | |
| School Psychology | 13 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | |
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | |
| Geography | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | 2 |
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 2 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 924 | 259 |
Worcester State University has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 46% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Worcester State University has published 2,244 scientific papers with 31,225 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 141 |
| 1993 | 6 | 149 |
| 1994 | 8 | 124 |
| 1995 | 3 | 126 |
| 1996 | 17 | 157 |
| 1997 | 23 | 142 |
| 1998 | 12 | 160 |
| 1999 | 14 | 196 |
| 2000 | 20 | 263 |
| 2001 | 10 | 204 |
| 2002 | 22 | 268 |
| 2003 | 20 | 283 |
| 2004 | 25 | 288 |
| 2005 | 23 | 286 |
| 2006 | 23 | 281 |
| 2007 | 25 | 306 |
| 2008 | 24 | 352 |
| 2009 | 41 | 387 |
| 2010 | 39 | 426 |
| 2011 | 41 | 474 |
| 2012 | 36 | 629 |
| 2013 | 34 | 720 |
| 2014 | 45 | 753 |
| 2015 | 61 | 883 |
| 2016 | 65 | 948 |
| 2017 | 56 | 1090 |
| 2018 | 48 | 1291 |
| 2019 | 73 | 1378 |
| 2020 | 84 | 1845 |
| 2021 | 72 | 2077 |
| 2022 | 67 | 2239 |
| 2023 | 622 | 2299 |
| 2024 | 62 | 2395 |
Worcester State University alumni
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Geoffrey Zakarian
- Occupations
- restaurateurchef
- Biography
-
Geoffrey Zakarian is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He is the executive chef of several restaurants in New York City, Atlantic City, and Miami. He is featured on several television shows on the Food Network, including Chopped and The Next Iron Chef. In 2011, on The Next Iron Chef he won an opportunity to join Iron Chef America.
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Aron Steven Haddad
- Occupations
- actorprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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Aron Steven Haddad is an American retired professional wrestler working as a manager in the National Wrestling Alliance under the name Aron Stevens.
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Brooke Brodack
- Occupations
- actortelevision producerYouTuber
- Biography
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Brooke Allison Brodack, known online as Brookers, is one of the earliest YouTubers. Brodack, a receptionist from Holden, Massachusetts, first began uploading short comedy skits to YouTube in September 2005. She was offered a contract from NBC show host Carson Daly in 2006, before YouTubers were able to monetize their videos in December 2007, but nothing came of it. Brodack briefly had the most-subscribed YouTube channel for a period of 43 days from July 3, 2006, to August 15, 2006, during which it became the first channel to reach 10,000 subscribers. It was the first and only time the most subscribed YouTube channel was officially held by a channel of a female individual. The New Yorker called her "the first real YouTube star," in a December 2006 article.
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Anthony Reno
- Occupations
- American football coachAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Anthony Paul Reno is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach at Yale University, a position he has held since 2012.
General info
| Alternative names | WSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1874 |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 666 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 486 Chandler St Worcester, Massachusetts, 01602-2597 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |
| Phone | 5089298000 |