Worcester State University (Worcester, MA) — Cost, Earnings & Admissions

Stats

College Scorecard figures, each with where this school sits nationally among institutions that report the same measure. A dash means the school does not report it.

Cost

Average net price: $14,738655th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
In-state tuition & fees: $11,286712th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Out-of-state tuition & fees: $17,366694th cheapest of 2,042 reporting
Cost of attendance: $21,586469th cheapest of 1,985 reporting
Median graduate debt: $19,500574th lowest of 1,880 reporting

Outcomes

Median earnings, 10 years after entry: $60,624519th highest of 1,969 reporting
Median earnings, 6 years after entry: $50,233523rd highest of 1,964 reporting
Graduation rate (4-year): 55.5%942nd highest of 2,031 reporting
Full-time retention: 76.5%874th highest of 1,853 reporting

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 89.9%1,234th most selective of 1,608 reporting
Average SAT: 1145544th highest of 1,024 reporting
Median ACT: 24421st highest of 954 reporting

Campus

Undergraduates: 3,963589th largest of 2,162 reporting
Student-faculty ratio: 15.0:11,317th smallest of 2,159 reporting
Pell Grant share: 28.9%1,278th highest of 2,140 reporting

Nearest large-hub airport: 43 mi (BOS)

On 1 of our 111 lists

Every published ranking this school appears on, with its rank there.

Most Selective Colleges in Massachusetts#51

Applying

EANov 15
RDMar 1

Common App member: Yes
Application fee: $50
Personal essay: Optional / not required
Writing supplement: No

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Best-paying fields of study

Median earnings one and two years after graduating, by field. Showing 12 of 28 reported programs.

Field	Level	1 yr	2 yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingHealth Professions	bachelors	$72,177	$68,821
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer Science	bachelors	$52,107	$46,087
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsHomeland Security & Law Enforcement	bachelors	$47,473	$40,501
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness	bachelors	$44,021	$42,580
Biology, GeneralBiological Sciences	bachelors	$39,369	$37,568
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Professions	bachelors	$38,289	$37,208
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsHealth Professions	bachelors	$35,772	$36,668
Psychology, GeneralPsychology	bachelors	$35,701	$33,245
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsEducation	bachelors	$35,213	$30,167
Communication and Media StudiesCommunications	bachelors	$35,060	$34,420
English Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language & Literature	bachelors	$35,060	$31,852
SociologySocial Sciences	bachelors	$30,409	$30,409

Campus facts

Founded in 1874source
Competes in NCAA Division IIIsource
School colors: Royal Blue and Goldsource
Athletic nickname: "Lancers"source
Mascot: Chandler H. Lancersource
Formerly known as "Massachusetts State Normal School at Worcester" (1874–1932)source
Formerly known as "Worcester State Teachers College" (1932–1960)source
Formerly known as "Worcester State College" (1960–2010)source
Athletic conference: MASCACsource
Notable alum: Aron Steven Haddadsource

Athletics — 13 sports

NCAA Division III with football · NCAA Division III

Athletic scholarships not allowed · Athletic aid $0 (M $0 · W $0)

Self-reported EADA participants (2024-2025). Athletic aid is institution-level, not per sport. Athletic scholarships are not allowed by association rule; non-athletic merit or need-based aid may still be available.