Worcester State University
Worcester State University is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Worcester.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,434 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 910 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 728 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Worcester State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $970, and fees were $8,562. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,050 and $8,562 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students6,434 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 02/01/2004 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1977 - 12/31/2008 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $397/credit | |
In State Students | $397/credit | |
Out of State Students | $691/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $322/credit | |
In State Students | $322/credit | |
Out of State Students | $322/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $17,865 | $17,865 | $31,095 |
ADN | 70 | $27,790 | $27,790 | $48,370 |
BSN | 125 | $49,625 | $49,625 | $86,375 |
FNP | 50 | $16,100 | $16,100 | $16,100 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Worcester State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,384 |
Other Federal Grant | 30% | $294 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $2,276 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $1,857 |
Federal Student Loans | 70% | $5,103 |
Private Loans | 15% | $10,723 |
$15,256
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,232 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,096 |
$48,001 to $75,000$19,007 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,550 |
Over $110,000$20,920 |
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Student Population
5,495
Undergrads
939
Graduates
3,943
Women
2,491
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
67% |
Hispanic |
11% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Asian |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.