Worcester State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

2021 Average Net Price

$12,853

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.6%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.3%

3,446 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,417

68.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.9%

489 Graduates

About

Worcester State University is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Worcester State University were General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees awarded), General Psychology (167 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (88 degrees).

In 2021, 1,511 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worcester State University. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,108 degrees), 7.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Worcester State University is $970, which is $−22,214 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Worcester State University is $970, which is $−22,214 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,853.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Worcester State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Worcester State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Worcester State University is $−22,214 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Worcester State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,853

2021 Value

20.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Worcester State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,853. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Worcester State University grew by 20.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Worcester State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,984

Room and Board

$1,368

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Worcester State University was of $8,984 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,368. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Worcester State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Worcester State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 14.3% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Worcester State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Worcester State University was 2.6%, which represents 36 out of the 1382 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Worcester State University received 3,446 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 3,446 applicants, 3,078 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,417 students enrolled at Worcester State University in 2021. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Worcester State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,078

Accepted Out of 3,446

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worcester State University was 89.3% (3,078 admissions from 3,446 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions declined by −6.07%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Worcester State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2021)

100

Scores Submitted (2021)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Worcester State University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Worcester State University had a total enrollment of 5,417 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Worcester State University is 3,735 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,682. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Worcester State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Worcester State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 7.48% Black or African American, 4.84% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.277% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Worcester State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (24.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.84%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (7.5%) and White Male (4.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Worcester State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,417 students. The full-time enrollment at Worcester State University is 3,735 and the part-time enrollment is 1,682. This means that 68.9% of students enrolled at Worcester State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Worcester State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Worcester State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Worcester State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Worcester State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,513 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
705 enrolled students
Black or African American
405 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Worcester State University is 64.9% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 7.48% Black or African American, 4.84% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.277% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0369% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 293 students (5.41%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 637 more women than men received degrees from Worcester State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Worcester State University is white (1,108 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Worcester State University is General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (167 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (88 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Worcester State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (193 degrees), and EDUCATION. (265 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Worcester State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,842,297 people), Secondary school teachers (512,577 people), Education administrators (344,929 people), Other managers (277,987 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (255,886 people).

The most specialized majors at Worcester State University in 2021 are History (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (193 degrees), EDUCATION. (265 degrees), English (35 degrees), and Protective Services (88 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Worcester State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Worcester State University are History (37 degrees awarded), Psychology (193 degrees), EDUCATION. (265 degrees), English (35 degrees), and Protective Services (88 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Worcester State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,284,193 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (552,551 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (452,714 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (334,209 people), and Legal services (232,638 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Worcester State University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
176 degrees awarded
General Psychology
167 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
88 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Worcester State University was General Business Administration & Management with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Worcester State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

437

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,074

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 437 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University, which is 0.407 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,074).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Worcester State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University in General Psychology, which is 8.82 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from Worcester State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Worcester State University is Female and White (68.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.5% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,108 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
148 degrees awarded
Black or African American
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Worcester State University is white (1,108 degrees awarded). There were 7.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (148 degrees).

3.9% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
808 degrees awarded
White Male
300 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
106 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worcester State University is white female (808 degrees awarded). There were 2.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (300 degrees).

Operations

Worcester State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNk (−1.24%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Worcester State University had a total salary expenditure of 108M. Worcester State University employs 74 Professors, 61 Assistant professors and 49 Associate professors. Most academics at Worcester State University are Female Professor (46), Female Assistant professor (38), and Male Professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worcester State University are: Management, with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

Endowment

$20.2M

2021 Endowment

32.4%

decline from 2020

Worcester State University has an endowment valued at about $20.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Worcester State University declined 32.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Worcester State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$47.9M

2021 Salaries

1.76%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Worcester State University paid a median of $47.9M in salaries, which represents 44.3% of their overall expenditure ($108M) and a 1.76% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.6M

Instructional Salaries

208

Number of Employees

In 2021, Worcester State University paid a total of $16.6M to 208 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

74 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Worcester State University were Professor with 74 employees, Assistant professor with 61 employees, and Associate professor with 49 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worcester State University were Management with 92 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, and Service with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Worcester State University was Female Professor with 46 employees, Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Male Professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Worcester State University.