Worcester State College, a public metropolitan institution of higher
learning located in a culturally vibrant region of the Commonwealth,
affirms the principles of liberal learning as the foundation for all advanced
programs of study. The college offers programs in the traditional liberal
arts and sciences disciplines, while maintaining its historical focus on
teacher education. It has expanded its offerings with professional degree
programs in biomedical sciences, business, and the health professions.
Through its curricula, the college addresses the intellectual and career
needs of the increasingly diverse citizenry of central Massachusetts.
Worcester State College is dedicated to offering high quality, affordable undergraduate and graduate academic programs and to promoting the lifelong intellectual growth, global awareness, and career opportunities of its students. To this end, the college values teaching excellence rooted in scholarship and community service; cooperates with the business, social and cultural resources of Worcester County; collaborates with other institutions of higher learning in the region; and develops new programs responsible to emerging community needs.
Worcester State College is a public, 4-year college founded in 1874 as Worcester Normal School in the city of Worcester, Massachusetts. Although WSC traditionally has an emphasis on education, business, and biotechnology, the College offers Bachelors and Masters degrees in over 20 academic disciplines.
It is located at 486 Chandler Street. Janelle C. Ashley, Ph.D is the tenth president and the first female president of the College.
Biology (cellular/molecular biology, population/environmental biology, organismal biology, or a Concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology)
Biotechnology
Business Administration (Concentrations in Accounting/Finance, Management, and Marketing)
Chemistry (Concentration in Biochemistry and Nuclear Medicine Technology)
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Communications (Concentration in Film and Electronic Media)
Community Health
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Economics (Concentrations in Public Policy and International Trade)
Elementary Education
English (Concentration in Writing)
Geography and Earth Sciences (Concentration in Environmental Studies)
Health Education
History (Concentrations in Labor Studies/Labor Relations, American Studies, and Foreign Service)
Mathematics
Natural Science (Concentration in Energy Studies, Nuclear Medicine Technology)
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Psychology (Concentrations in Mental Health Services, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Developmental Processes)
Sociology
Spanish (Concentration in Spanish for the Professions)
Urban Studies (Concentrations in Health and Human Services, Intergenerational Studies and Community Service, and Public Service/Urban Community Planning)
Pre-medical, Pre-dental, and Pre-law programs available also
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Developmental Disabilities Psychology
Economics
English
French
Geography
Gerontology
History
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Mathematics
Middle East Studies
Music
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Secondary Education
Sociology
Theater
Web Development
Women's Studies
Urban Studies
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 24% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (New England Football Conference) Basketball (Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc) Baseball (Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc) Track (Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,079 | $ 11,159 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 970 | $ 7,050 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,109 | $ 4,109 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,116 | 23% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,276 | 37% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,016 | 35% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,525 | 40% | |
Any Aid: |
70% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 60% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 75% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 460 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 6% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 21 |
| Application Fee: | $ 20.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
