Worcester State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,930 students.
About This School
Worcester State University is a public institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts with approximately 3,930 undergraduate students enrolled. Worcester State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,381 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $52,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worcester State University (WSU) is a public university in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The fourth largest of the Commonwealth’s nine Universities, WSU enrolls over 4800 undergraduates and nearly 900 graduate students in more than 80 undergraduate majors and minors and 32 graduate programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $14,738 average net price is genuinely affordable, and graduates carrying a median debt of just $13,916 are in a relatively manageable position given median earnings of $52,400 a decade out. The bigger concern is the 56% graduation rate, meaning nearly half of students who start here don't finish — worth asking hard questions about support services and your own plan for staying on track. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear major in mind, but go in with eyes open.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,930 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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