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Worcester State University

#968 in US ranking Worcester, MA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,740
Tuition & fees
$12,344
Avg. aid
$8,671
Receiving aid
90%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
1026–1283
Avg. ACT
24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median salary
$49,102
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Worcester State University?

Worcester State's reported recurring events include SEC Spring Week, the Campus Activities Board's Duck Hunt, and Family Day. They offer different ways to take part in campus life, from student-organized activities to an occasion for families to visit.

Event formats and dates can change, so a prior year's program is not a reliable schedule for an incoming student. These events are worth distinguishing from everyday club meetings: they bring together participants across majors and, in the case of Family Day, can connect students' families with the campus. The student-activities calendar is the place to check what is planned for a particular semester.

What are the student housing and dining options at Worcester State University?

Worcester State offers university-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing, but students should not assume that a place is guaranteed simply because housing is available. Reported figures indicate that about 34% of students live on campus.

Residential choices include residence-hall and apartment-style arrangements, which can differ in layout, eligibility, and meal-plan expectations. Prospective residents should compare the current housing contract, application dates, room types, and cancellation terms before making a deposit. Campus dining and meal plans serve residents and other students, but plan requirements and dining hours should be checked for the specific housing choice and term.

Students may also live off campus or commute from home; the university reports that first-year students may register or park a car on campus, subject to current parking rules. Residence-hall internet access is reported, while students choosing off-campus housing need to evaluate their own lease, utilities, travel, and food costs separately from the university's published room-and-board estimate.

Worcester State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

45

Worcester State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
34%
Campus size
58 acres

Worcester State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 5

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Worcester State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Worcester State Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Worcester State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Worcester State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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