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Worcester State University

Worcester, MA·Public·~88% acceptance

Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester State University is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 88% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,381 per year. About 58% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,624 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,381/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $22,874
Aid cuts ~$9,493/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
May 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.32–3.82
SAT (middle 50%)1026–1283
ACT (middle 50%)22–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
58%
graduation rate
78%
freshman retention
$50,233
median earnings, 6yr
$60,624
median earnings, 10yr
How Worcester State reads an application

What Worcester State requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scoresRecommendationsApplication essaysWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Worcester State requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?
Worcester State University admits about 88% of applicants.
How much does Worcester State University cost?
At Worcester State University, the average net price after aid is about $13,381 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $22,874 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Worcester State University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1026–1283 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.
What are Worcester State University's application deadlines?
Worcester State University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around May 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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