Worcester State University
Worcester, MA · Public · 3,930 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,793 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $9,629 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $9,540 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $13,658 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,679 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,381 |
Sticker tuition: $11,786 in-state, $17,866 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Average SAT
- 1150
- Median ACT
- 24
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,624
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,500
- International undergrads
- 65 (1.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Health & Nursing16%
Psychology12%
Criminal Justice9%
Education8%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Social Sciences6%
Computer Science5%
Communications & Media4%
History3%
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