Worcester State University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Worcester State University?

For 2025-26, reported full-time undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees total $11,786 for Massachusetts residents and $18,424 for out-of-state students. Those totals combine tuition with required fees; looking only at the much smaller tuition line would substantially understate the published charge.

• Massachusetts resident tuition: $970; required fees: $10,816.
• Out-of-state tuition: $7,050; required fees: $10,816.
• Reported room and board for the academic year: $14,891.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,200.

Adding the reported room-and-board figure to tuition and fees produces an estimated $26,677 for an in-state student living on campus, or $32,757 for an out-of-state student, before books, transportation, personal expenses, and any other applicable costs. These are calculations from the listed 2024-25 components, not individualized financial aid offers. A commuter's housing costs will differ, but commuting can bring substantial transportation expenses.

Financial aid can change the amount a student pays. In the reported aid data, 90% of students received some form of financial aid, and 44% had student loans; a loan is aid that ordinarily must be repaid. Average net price is more useful than sticker price for some comparisons, but it remains an average for a defined aid-recipient group. Reported net prices range from $9,629 for the lowest listed family-income bracket to $19,679 for the highest. Eligible students may pursue federal and Massachusetts grants, institutional scholarships, and federal loans by completing the required aid applications and meeting applicable deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents should also ask the university's veterans-support staff how education benefits interact with their charges and other aid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Worcester State University?

Worcester State students may pursue campus jobs and, if eligible, Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is a need-based financial aid program that provides wages for work performed; an award is not a lump-sum grant or a guarantee of a job. Other part-time positions may have different eligibility and funding rules.

Students interested in working should review their financial aid offer, ask how Worcester State posts student jobs, and apply for positions that fit their class schedule. An internship is different from Work-Study: it is a supervised learning or career experience, and it may be paid, unpaid, credit-bearing, or subject to a program requirement. Worcester State does not report a university-wide internship requirement.

The university also reports career support for undergraduates, including individual counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings and fairs, employer recruitment, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students explore a major or prepare applications; their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate for every graduate.