Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002190
- Phone: (508) 831-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.89%FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,828Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Worcester State College (WPI)
100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA
Worcester State College is a public institution located in Worcester, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Worcester State College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 5,700.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- History
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1370 - 1640 on the SAT and in a range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to this school. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Worcester State College, with 33 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The tuition at Worcester State College varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $8,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 annually. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.
The Worcester State College "Lancers" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students may take a look at the school's http://www.worcester.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students WPI accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Worcester State College is about 6,200, where graduate students make up roughly 14% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $970-$1,200
- Out-of-State: $7,100-$8,460
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $420-$510 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $680-$810 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 88% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 71% | $5,303 |
Receiving Student Loans | 70% | $7,237 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Worcester State College may offer services to students like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Worcester State College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc)
- Basketball (Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc)
- Field Hockey
- Football (New England Football Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Worcester State College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biotechnology (B, M)
- Bioinformatics
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration (M)
- Elementary Education (B, C, M)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- Secondary Education (B, C, M)
- Education (M)
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (C)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (C, M)
- Middle School Teacher (M)
- Science Teacher (C)
- ESL (C)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Occupational Therapy (B, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (B)
- Healthcare Administration (M)
History
- History (B, M)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- School Psychology (C, M)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Urban Studies (B)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Worcester State College.
- Framingham State College in Fitchburg, MA (21 miles away)
- Fitchburg State University in Boston, MA (22 miles away)
- Rhode Island College in Providence, RI (36 miles away)
- Eastern Connecticut State University in East Windsor, CT (43 miles away)
- Bridgewater State University in Waltham, MA (49 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Review a complete list of all the Massachusetts colleges
- Browse our list of public colleges in Massachusetts
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002190
- Phone: (508) 831-5000
- School Homepage