Worcester State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2595 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 737 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 674 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 32 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 5 of 7 | In Worcester, MA |
| # 1246 of 2,357 | For Gender Studies |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
88%
Enrollment
9,942
Average SAT
1,155
Average ACT
26
Aid receiving
90%
Undergraduates
4,868
Graduates
877
Male:Female Ratio
37:63
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Worcester State University has an acceptance rate of 88% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 5,156 | 1,863 | 3,293 |
| Admissions | 4,537 | 1,616 | 2,921 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 751 | 283 | 468 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 58% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 18% |
| â– Black or African American | 9% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Worcester State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Worcester State University majors
Worcester State University has granted 850 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs, and 268 master's across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Worcester State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 157 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | 111 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 82 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | - |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 23 | 24 |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 46 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | 12 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 45 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | 23 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 36 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 28 |
| General Studies | 27 | - |
| History, General | 25 | 2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | - | 26 |
| Biotechnology | 18 | 6 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | - | 22 |
| Education, General | 3 | 16 |
| Sociology, General | 19 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 16 | - |
| School Psychology | - | 11 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 11 |
| Environmental Science | 10 | - |
| Nursing Practice | - | 10 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | - |
| Economics, General | 7 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | - |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 5 | - |
| Geography | 4 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | - |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | - | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | - | 3 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 3 |
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | - | 1 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 850 | 268 |
Publications & Citations
Worcester State University has published 2,298 scientific papers with 33,193 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,079
/ 17,856
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
824
/ 17,685
|
| Psychology |
737
/ 15,844
|
| Biology |
714
/ 18,164
|
| Computer Science |
701
/ 13,249
|
| Political Science |
685
/ 8,622
|
| Law |
646
/ 8,394
|
| Sociology |
563
/ 8,740
|
| Environmental Science |
552
/ 12,244
|
| Engineering |
486
/ 9,325
|
| Philosophy |
472
/ 8,038
|
| Physics |
452
/ 7,777
|
| Chemistry |
430
/ 10,400
|
| Psychiatry |
403
/ 9,279
|
| History |
359
/ 5,492
|
| Geography and Cartography |
345
/ 6,924
|
| Business |
301
/ 6,186
|
| Economics |
279
/ 3,951
|
| Biochemistry |
277
/ 7,652
|
| Geology |
265
/ 6,750
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
260
/ 4,850
|
| Mathematics |
257
/ 4,535
|
| Genetics |
255
/ 6,669
|
| Art & Design |
241
/ 2,069
|
| Pathology |
227
/ 5,324
|
| Ecology |
224
/ 7,881
|
| Social Psychology |
221
/ 6,036
|
| Archaeology |
221
/ 4,479
|
| Linguistics |
211
/ 2,968
|
| Neuroscience |
197
/ 6,307
|
| Development Studies |
187
/ 2,741
|
| Paleontology |
182
/ 4,133
|
| Library and Information science |
169
/ 2,295
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
159
/ 2,429
|
| Education |
149
/ 1,642
|
| Statistics |
149
/ 3,890
|
| Organic chemistry |
147
/ 2,975
|
| Child Psychology |
145
/ 4,425
|
| Nursing |
142
/ 2,581
|
| Public Health |
135
/ 2,052
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. James O'Day
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
James J. O'Day is an American social worker and politician in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
2. Agnes Ballard
1877-1969 (aged 92)
teacher
architect
Agnes Ballard was an American architect and educator. She was the first female registered architect in Florida, the sixth woman admitted to the American Institute of Architects and the first from Florida. As an educator, she taught geography, biology, chemistry, Latin and mathematics in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ballard was also one of the first women to be elected to...
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3. John Binienda
1947-2014 (aged 67)
teacher
politician
John Joseph Binienda, Sr. was an American state legislator serving in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was a Worcester resident and a member of the Democratic Party. After serving 28 years in the House, Binienda died in 2014. He went to Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State University, and then taught school in Leicester, Massachusetts. Binienda, who suffered from kidney...
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4. Anthony Reno
1974-. (aged 52)
American football coach
American football player
Anthony Paul Reno is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach at Yale University, a position he has held since 2012.
All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WSU
Founded
1874
Colors
royal blue, gold
Academic calendar
September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August)
Total staff
664
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
486 Chandler St Worcester, Massachusetts, 01602-2597 United States
City Population
207,000
Phone
5089298000
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