by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Worcester State University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Worcester State University was awarded 351 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Worcester State is ranked #577 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Worcester State is also ranked #40 on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts list.
With an acceptance rate of 88%, Worcester State University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 7% of students accepted to Worcester State submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 533 and 665. Math scores were between 493 and 618.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Worcester State University is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Worcester State University is 49%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
Worcester State University has a freshmen retention rate of 77%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Worcester State for first-time, full-time students is 56%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Worcester State University.
In the current academic year, there are 3,963 undergraduates at Worcester State.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Worcester State University.
The typical net cost at Worcester State is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Worcester State
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,035 | $10,061 | $12,665 | $17,378 | $19,939 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Worcester State, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Worcester State, approximately 44% of students took out student loans averaging $5,559 a year. That adds up to $22,236 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 3.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Worcester State University.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Worcester State University with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $60,624 in their early years. This is good news for future Worcester State University graduates since it is 23% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at Worcester State University make the most money.
Worcester State University is a public institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Worcester State University.
Contact information for Worcester State University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-2597 |
| Phone: | 5089298000 |
| Website: | www.worcester.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UnionUniversity/ |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UnionUniversity |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 19 majors graduated from Worcester State University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,285 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 185 | $42,286 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 169 | $47,488 |
| General Psychology | 131 | $33,633 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 84 | $37,556 |
| Nursing | 83 | $74,291 |
| Special Education | 58 | NA |
| General Biology | 54 | $39,515 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 53 | $38,549 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 47 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
2,075 students took at least one online class at Worcester State University.
Learn more about online learning at Worcester State University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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