Worcester State University
2021-22
The 2021-22 Common Data Set for Worcester State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jul 1, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.
SAT Composite
1040-1180
SAT Math
520-598
SAT Reading
510-600
ACT Composite
21-25
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$60,624
10 yrs after enrollment
61%
6-year completion
$13,381
sticker minus grants
$19,500
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
462numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName of College/University:W orcester State University
Street Address Line 1:486 Chandler Street
CityW orcester
StateMA
Zip1,062
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)508
Main Phone Number:929-8000
WWW Home Page Address:www.worcester.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):508
Admissions Phone Number:929-8040
Admissions Email Address:admissions@worcester.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies1
History1
Academic electives2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8005
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69924
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59957
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49914
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8005
SAT Math: 600-69920
SAT Math: 500-59960
SAT Math: 400-49915
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16005
SAT Composite: 1200-139916
SAT Composite: 1000-119967
SAT Composite: 800-99912
ACT Composite: 30-3650
ACT Composite: 18-2350
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.015
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9912
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7415
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2415
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9921
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.4910
Total100
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month5
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month3
Priority Date: Day1
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after2
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month5
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day1
Amount of housing deposit:150
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: 1.70 Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 72 Credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 90 Credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: All transfer students must complete at least 30 of the last 40 credits and earn the majority of credits in both the major and minor (if elected) in residence. ##
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:1.7
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:72
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Number90
Unit Typecredit
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://catalog.worcester.edu/undergraduate/adm
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): 90 Credtis 90 Credits American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) https://catalog.worcester.edu/undergraduate/admissions/veteran-military-applicants-valor- act-academic-credit-evaluation-policy/ X If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing54%
Percent who live off campus or commute46%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing35%
Percent who live off campus or commute65%
Percent of students age 25 and older13%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.worcester.edu/Net-Price-Calculator/
In-district:$40
In-state (out-of-district):$40
Out-of-state:$294
Financial Aid
15 TABLESAcademic Year2021-2022 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$6,927,063
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$3,332,675
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,289,204
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,548,942
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,053,301
Federal Work-Study$239,775
Total Self-Help$6,293,076
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$596,099
Federal$13,645
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$461,748
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$1,419,630
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$842,872
Total Scholarships/Grants$2,737,895
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$11,781,084
Total Self-Help$11,781,084
Parent Loans$1,859,278
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,508,569
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.449
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):5
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):1
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:N/A Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandem ic? Ye s X No