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Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Public · 3,930 undergrads

Worcester State University admits 88% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Worcester State University?

88% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1026–1283 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

5,156 applied, 4,537 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Worcester State University cost?

$13,866 a year in-state

Out of state: about $19,946 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $23,740.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,813
$30,000–$48,000$9,923
$48,000–$75,000$9,825
$75,000–$110,000$12,995
over $110,000$20,358

Out-of-state tuition is $18,424 a year, against $12,344 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $6,080 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Worcester State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Worcester State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Worcester State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Worcester State University's site

What it's like

3,930
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Worcester, MA.
78%
of first-years come back for year two.
40%
finish in four years. 56% within six.
$65.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$19.2k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Worcester State University is on

Easiest to get into in MassachusettsCheapest after aid in MassachusettsColleges for a 1150 SATCheapest out-of-state tuition

Questions people ask

What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?
88% for fall 2024: 4,537 of 5,156 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Worcester State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1026 to 1283 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Worcester State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,825 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $23,740.
How much does Worcester State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Worcester State University is $18,424 a year, against $12,344 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,866 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $6,080 tuition gap gives about $19,946 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Worcester State University's graduation rate?
56% of students finish within six years and 40% within four (IPEDS).