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Worcester State University Nursing Programs

Worcester State University is a public institution located in Worcester, MA. A Mid-Sized City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Worcester State University Rankings

Worcester State University is featured in these rankings for nursing programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#19 of 21	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#47 of 57	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#798 of 885	Nationwide

Where Is Worcester State University?

Contact information for Worcester State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-2597
Phone:	5089298000
Website:	www.worcester.edu/
Admissions:	www.worcester.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.worcester.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-financial-aid/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Worcester State University?

You can apply to Worcester State University online at: https://www.applyweb.com/worcest/index.ftl

Worcester State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Worcester State University

These are the things Worcester State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Worcester State University?

Worcester State University maintains an acceptance rate of 88%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

7% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Worcester State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 533 and 665. Math scores were between 493 and 618.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1026 to 1283.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Worcester State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,863	1,616	87%
Women	3,293	2,921	89%

Can I Afford Worcester State University?

The average net price after aid at Worcester State University is $14,738. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$970
In-State Fees	$10,816
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,050
Out-of-State Fees	$10,816
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$11,786
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,866

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Worcester State University receive some form of financial aid (901 students).

About 59% of students at Worcester State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,671 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,242.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Worcester State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,559 per year.

Worcester State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,921 students enrolled at Worcester State University. Worcester State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,963 undergraduate students at Worcester State University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Worcester State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	202
Black or African American	400
Hispanic	816
White	2,143
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	114
Non-Resident	63

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Worcester State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	704
Connecticut	12
New Jersey	5
New York	5
Rhode Island	5

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Worcester State University Graduate Student Diversity

877 of Worcester State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Worcester State University, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Worcester State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	23
Hispanic	57
White	668
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	35

Online Learning at Worcester State University

Worcester State University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,786 undergraduate students at Worcester State University took at least one online class — of those, 289 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 68 students took at least one online class and 458 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Worcester State University

Worcester State University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Worcester State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.