Worcester State is an extremely welcoming and open-minded institution that quickly feels like home to its undergraduates. Much of that can be accredited to professors who truly care about student learning. While some allow that faculty can be hit or miss, the majority of comments describe teachers as amazing, understanding, and wonderful resources. With true passion for what they do as well as a lot of knowledge of what theyre teaching, the faculty truly bring the material to life and are willing to assist above and beyond what is needed. Add unique, authentic, and very original professors to a school with very affordable tuition and youve got a fantastic academic experience that will challenge and lead you to think outside the box.
Worcester State University (WSU)
486 Chandler Street
|
Worcester,
MA |
01602-2597
01. What the School is Known For
What students say:
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Imoigele Aisiku, '92
Renowned Neurosurgeon
Kevin T. Campbell, '73
Lieutenant General , U.S. Army
John L. Dufresne
Novelist
Ronald L. Herrick
Donor in the first successful organ transplant
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, '96
Behavioral scientist, professor, clinician, and author
Brian J. Skerry
Internationally acclaimed photographer
Geoffrey H. Zakarian
Restauranteur, Entrepreneur, Chef-extraordinaire, television personality
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wellness Center
Student Center
Science & Technology Building
Learning Resource Center
Sheehan Hall Dining Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Worcester Art Museum, the second largest museum in New England, showcases 5,000 years of creativity from such masters as El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.
The EcoTarium, Worcester?s science and nature center, hosts more than a 100,000 visitors annually.
Worcester has 53 parks, including Elm Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, and the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, located in downtown, hosts musicals, dance performances, comedy, children?s shows, and a wide range of live music performers?from original acts to nationally recognized cover bands.
The DCU Center, also located in downtown, is your destination for national and international musical acts, popular events like World Wrestling Entertainment matches and Cirque du Soleil performances, and a variety of trade shows and conferences. We hold our undergraduate commencement there.
02. Students
What students say:
Worcesters student body is small enough so you can get to know many of the students. And while the student body may primarily be made up of commuters, youll definitely encounter undergrads from all walks of life who are very open and accepting. Its not rare to find some who have dropped out of more prestigious institutions and others who are giving schooling a second shot. Regardless, the school has a very diverse student body, and no matter their situation, students describe their peers as hard working and eager to better themselves and their communities. They have a drive to succeed and are always there to help anyone do well as a team. Even better, there is a strong sense of belonging and kindness that comes from the student body. The overall vibe from the school comes from the small things: Whether it be as simple as holding a door open or as complex as tutoring a classmate there is a feeling of were in this together.
Gender
59% female41% male
Out of State
4% are out
of state96% are
in-state
of state96% are
in-state
Students
69% are
full time31% are
part time
full time31% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,892
Foreign Countries Represented
32
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
5.52%
Black
9.85%
Hispanic
19.21%
Caucasian
58.55%
Unknown
1.83%
International
1.96%
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
5,156
Acceptance Rate
88%
Average HS GPA
3.38
Deadlines
Early Action
November 15
Regular
May 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 610
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1060 - 1150
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 29
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Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
81/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
16 : 1
Total Faculty
420
Terminal Degree
243
Gender
Women
251
Men
169
Minority
90
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
05. Campus Life
What students say:
Because the students at WSU are typically driven by their studies, [they] spend a good amount of time on academics. But they also set aside plenty of time for fun. For starters, there are always things happening in the student center if you want an organized activity, some of which include cake decorating contests, karaoke, and paint nights. Its also common for undergrads to participate in the group exercise classes offered multiple times a day. Outside of structured options, many students enjoy going to the gym or even just down to the turf [to get] a couple miles in. Speaking to the quality of on-campus dorms, one student notes that many spend their time doing the exact same thing: enjoying free time with friends in their suites, just relaxing after a long day of classes. Finally, when the weekend rolls around, students throw parties [on] campus or they go out with friends or take trips to Boston.
79%
Students
33%
First-Year Students
55%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Rachel Graddy
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
49
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Participate in intramural sports
10%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
10%
Men's Sports (Lancers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lancers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: College of the Holy Cross
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell and Apple
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
First year students are required to complete online Mental Health and Wellbeing module from Vector Solutions. We also offer 3 cohorts of Student Support network(peer Training) to all students. Faculty/Staff have available Recognize Respond Refer created by Counseling center staff
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Please provide details on specific trainings:
All clinical staff are fully licensed thus required to completed trainings to retain licensure. List of trainings is extensive. Senior staff members have 9+ years of clinical work with in the higher education setting.
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Mental Health- Student Support Network(SSN) Trainings are offered in the spring semester to all students who may be intereseted. SSN is a 6 week peer mental health and substance use training facilitated by counseling services staff .We have also offered this training utilizing a cohort model- Health professionals,LGBTQ+, ALANA/BIPOC etc.
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Residence life collaborates with Counseling Services via cosponsorship with programming. RA's create mental health and wellbeing bulletin boards and facilitate social programming events. Residence life staff have a large presense at our Annual Fresh Check Day event.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
The counseling services department has a robust out reach component to our service. We have a dedicated outreach manager who coordinates these efforts. This includes, speakers, our mental health newsletter, social media campaigns, programming with our therapeutic assistance animal.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Other
While we have not used acceditdation standards we just completed our 4 year program with JED and are utuilizing many of their recommendations and best practices
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
No
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Christopher Dooley
Assistant Director of Admissions
Admissions Office 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
508-929-8040
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:15am - 4:30pm
508-929-8040
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admissions@worcester.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Public transportation (buses, taxis, shuttle bus etc.). Closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport which is approximately 50 miles from campus.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 495: Take Exit 25 to Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 9 West: Follow Rt. 9 West into Worcester. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 146 North: Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 190 South: Take Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 290 West: Take Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9 West. Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 290 East: Take Exit 17 (Rt. 9). Turn left onto Rt. 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Highland Street: While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. (Pizza establishment on corner) At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Beechwood Hotel, Worcester ($$$) Comfort Inn, Auburn ($) Courtyard Marriot, Worcester ($$) Fairfield Inn & Suites, Auburn ($$) Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester ($$$) Holiday Inn, Worcester ($$) La Quinta Inn, Auburn ($$) Quality Inn & Suites, Worcester ($$) Residence Inn, Worcester ($$)
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Biotechnology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
05 EDUCATION.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Education, General.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Language Interpretation and Translation.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
09 HISTORY.
- History, General.
10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
12 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Science.
13 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
14 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Geography.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
- Urban Studies/Affairs.
16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per year
$0
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMay 1
Notification DateDec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,045
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,643
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,165
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
75%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,674
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,658
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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Read More01. Overview
What the school is known for:
Worcester State is an extremely welcoming and open-minded institution that quickly feels like home to its undergraduates. Much of that can be accredited to professors who truly care about student learning. While some allow that faculty can be hit or miss, the majority of comments describe teachers as amazing, understanding, and wonderful resources. With true passion for what they do as well as a lot of knowledge of what theyre teaching, the faculty truly bring the material to life and are willing to assist above and beyond what is needed. Add unique, authentic, and very original professors to a school with very affordable tuition and youve got a fantastic academic experience that will challenge and lead you to think outside the box.
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
5,156
Acceptance Rate
88%
Average HS GPA
3.38
Deadlines
Early Action
November 15
Regular
May 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
520 - 610
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1060 - 1150
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 29
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
use in admission:
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Approximate Expenses per year
$0
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05. Academics
Student/Faculty
16 : 1
Total Faculty
420
Terminal Degree
243
Gender
Women
251
Men
169
Minority
90
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Imoigele Aisiku, '92
Renowned Neurosurgeon
Kevin T. Campbell, '73
Lieutenant General , U.S. Army
John L. Dufresne
Novelist
Ronald L. Herrick
Donor in the first successful organ transplant
Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, '96
Behavioral scientist, professor, clinician, and author
Brian J. Skerry
Internationally acclaimed photographer
Geoffrey H. Zakarian
Restauranteur, Entrepreneur, Chef-extraordinaire, television personality
06. Student Body
What students say:
Worcesters student body is small enough so you can get to know many of the students. And while the student body may primarily be made up of commuters, youll definitely encounter undergrads from all walks of life who are very open and accepting. Its not rare to find some who have dropped out of more prestigious institutions and others who are giving schooling a second shot. Regardless, the school has a very diverse student body, and no matter their situation, students describe their peers as hard working and eager to better themselves and their communities. They have a drive to succeed and are always there to help anyone do well as a team. Even better, there is a strong sense of belonging and kindness that comes from the student body. The overall vibe from the school comes from the small things: Whether it be as simple as holding a door open or as complex as tutoring a classmate there is a feeling of were in this together.
Gender
59% female41% male
Out of State
4% are out
of state96% are
in-state
of state96% are
in-state
Students
69% are
full time31% are
part time
full time31% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,892
Foreign Countries Represented
32
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
5.52%
Black
9.85%
Hispanic
19.21%
Caucasian
58.55%
Unknown
1.83%
International
1.96%
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Yes
Mental Health Website
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Other:
Available for all students;
Available for faculty & staff;
Available for faculty & staff;
Other trainings description:
First year students are required to complete online Mental Health and Wellbeing module from Vector Solutions. We also offer 3 cohorts of Student Support network(peer Training) to all students. Faculty/Staff have available Recognize Respond Refer created by Counseling center staff
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Yes
Please provide details on specific trainings:
All clinical staff are fully licensed thus required to completed trainings to retain licensure. List of trainings is extensive. Senior staff members have 9+ years of clinical work with in the higher education setting.
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Yes
Details on offerings:
Mental Health- Student Support Network(SSN) Trainings are offered in the spring semester to all students who may be intereseted. SSN is a 6 week peer mental health and substance use training facilitated by counseling services staff .We have also offered this training utilizing a cohort model- Health professionals,LGBTQ+, ALANA/BIPOC etc.
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Yes
A brief description of offerings:
Residence life collaborates with Counseling Services via cosponsorship with programming. RA's create mental health and wellbeing bulletin boards and facilitate social programming events. Residence life staff have a large presense at our Annual Fresh Check Day event.
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Services offered
Incoming transfer students
Services offered
Not Reported
Returning students
Services offered
Entering graduate students
Services offered
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
No plans for such offerings
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Yes, optional
Details of non-credit offering:
The counseling services department has a robust out reach component to our service. We have a dedicated outreach manager who coordinates these efforts. This includes, speakers, our mental health newsletter, social media campaigns, programming with our therapeutic assistance animal.
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Yes
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
No
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Other
While we have not used acceditdation standards we just completed our 4 year program with JED and are utuilizing many of their recommendations and best practices
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
No
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
12 months
08. Campus Life
What students say:
Because the students at WSU are typically driven by their studies, [they] spend a good amount of time on academics. But they also set aside plenty of time for fun. For starters, there are always things happening in the student center if you want an organized activity, some of which include cake decorating contests, karaoke, and paint nights. Its also common for undergrads to participate in the group exercise classes offered multiple times a day. Outside of structured options, many students enjoy going to the gym or even just down to the turf [to get] a couple miles in. Speaking to the quality of on-campus dorms, one student notes that many spend their time doing the exact same thing: enjoying free time with friends in their suites, just relaxing after a long day of classes. Finally, when the weekend rolls around, students throw parties [on] campus or they go out with friends or take trips to Boston.
79%
Students
33%
First-Year Students
55%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Wellness Center
Student Center
Science & Technology Building
Learning Resource Center
Sheehan Hall Dining Hall
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Worcester Art Museum, the second largest museum in New England, showcases 5,000 years of creativity from such masters as El Greco, Monet, Rembrandt, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Gauguin.
The EcoTarium, Worcester?s science and nature center, hosts more than a 100,000 visitors annually.
Worcester has 53 parks, including Elm Park, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, and the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, located in downtown, hosts musicals, dance performances, comedy, children?s shows, and a wide range of live music performers?from original acts to nationally recognized cover bands.
The DCU Center, also located in downtown, is your destination for national and international musical acts, popular events like World Wrestling Entertainment matches and Cirque du Soleil performances, and a variety of trade shows and conferences. We hold our undergraduate commencement there.
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Christopher Dooley
Assistant Director of Admissions
Admissions Office 486 Chandler Street Worcester, MA 01602
508-929-8040
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday through Friday
8:15am - 4:30pm
508-929-8040
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
admissions@worcester.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Public transportation (buses, taxis, shuttle bus etc.). Closest airport is Boston Logan International Airport which is approximately 50 miles from campus.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90): Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 495: Take Exit 25 to Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 9 West: Follow Rt. 9 West into Worcester. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 146 North: Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 290 East. (see from 290 East) From Rt. 190 South: Take Rt. 290 West. (see from 290 West) From Rt. 290 West: Take Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9 West. Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Rt. 290 East: Take Exit 17 (Rt. 9). Turn left onto Rt. 9 West which will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill. Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street. (see from Highland St.) From Highland Street: While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane. Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (you'll pass Elm Park and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary, bear left onto June Street. (Pizza establishment on corner) At the second light, turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College will be three blocks up on your left.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Beechwood Hotel, Worcester ($$$) Comfort Inn, Auburn ($) Courtyard Marriot, Worcester ($$) Fairfield Inn & Suites, Auburn ($$) Hilton Garden Inn, Worcester ($$$) Holiday Inn, Worcester ($$) La Quinta Inn, Auburn ($$) Quality Inn & Suites, Worcester ($$) Residence Inn, Worcester ($$)
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division III
Participate in intramural sports
10%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
10%
Men's Sports (Lancers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Lancers)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Rachel Graddy
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
49
Number of Honor Societies
22
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
6
12. Student Services
Military
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: College of the Holy Cross
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Sustainability
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Car Sharing Program
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
School Developed Bicycle Plan
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Description Dell and Apple
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMay 1
Notification DateDec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,045
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,643
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,165
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
75%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,674
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$10,658
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
40%
Graduate in 5 years
53%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Biotechnology.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business Administration and Management, General.
03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Mass Communication/Media Studies.
04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
05 EDUCATION.
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
- Education, General.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- English Language and Literature, General.
07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
- Language Interpretation and Translation.
- Spanish Language and Literature.
08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
- Public Health, General.
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
09 HISTORY.
- History, General.
10 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
- Mathematics, General.
12 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Science.
13 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
- Chemistry, General.
14 PSYCHOLOGY.
- Psychology, General.
15 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Economics, General.
- Geography.
- Political Science and Government, General.
- Sociology.
- Urban Studies/Affairs.
16 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Art/Art Studies, General.
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.
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