Worcester State University (168430)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

2023 Average Net Price

$14,307

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.9%

4,745 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,611

62.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.5%

499 Graduates

About

Worcester State University (168430) is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Worcester State University (168430) were General Psychology (154 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (144 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (83 degrees).

In 2023, 1,388 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Worcester State University (168430). 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (997 degrees), 7.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Worcester State University (168430) is $970, which is $−23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Worcester State University (168430) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,307 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Worcester State University (168430) is $970, which is $23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,307.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Worcester State University (168430) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Worcester State University (168430) was $970. The cost of tuition at Worcester State University (168430) is $−23,605 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Worcester State University (168430) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,307

2023 Value

0.887%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Worcester State University (168430) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,307. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Worcester State University (168430) grew by 0.887%.

This chart compares the average net price of Worcester State University (168430) (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

$9,323

Room and Board

$1,368

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Worcester State University (168430) was of $9,323 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.77% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (168430) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Worcester State University (168430) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 40% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Worcester State University (168430) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Worcester State University (168430) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1307 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 (168430) received 4,745 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.572% annual growth. Out of those 4,745 applicants, 4,264 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.9% acceptance rate.

There were 5,611 students enrolled at Worcester State University (168430) in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Worcester State University (168430) has an overall enrollment yield of 21.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,264

Accepted Out of 4,745

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Worcester State University (168430) was 89.9% (4,264 admissions from 4,745 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 87.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.572%, while admissions grew by 3.09%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Worcester State University (168430) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Worcester State University (168430) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Worcester State University (168430) had a total enrollment of 5,611 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Worcester State University (168430) is 3,521 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,090. This means that 62.8% of students enrolled at Worcester State University (168430) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Worcester State University (168430), both undergraduate and graduate, is 59% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.07% Black or African American, 4.58% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0535% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Worcester State University (168430) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (71%), followed by White Male (7.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Worcester State University (168430) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,611 students. The full-time enrollment at Worcester State University (168430) is 3,521 and the part-time enrollment is 2,090. This means that 62.8% of students enrolled at Worcester State University (168430) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Worcester State University (168430) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2023 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 (168430) was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Worcester State University (168430) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Worcester State University (168430) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,310 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
898 enrolled students
Black or African American
453 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Worcester State University (168430) is 59% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.07% Black or African American, 4.58% Asian, 2.55% Two or More Races, 0.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0535% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 453 students (8.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 636 more women than men received degrees from Worcester State University (168430). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Worcester State University (168430) is white (997 degrees awarded). There were 7.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Worcester State University (168430) is General Psychology (154 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (144 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (83 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Worcester State University (168430), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (32 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), and Psychology (180 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 (168430) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,616,354 people), Secondary school teachers (544,013 people), Education administrators (318,681 people), Other managers (277,335 people), and Special education teachers (229,699 people).

The most specialized majors at Worcester State University (168430) in 2023 are History (32 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), Psychology (180 degrees), Protective Services (83 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (168430) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Worcester State University (168430) are History (32 degrees awarded), Education (289 degrees), Psychology (180 degrees), Protective Services (83 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (168430) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (168430).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
154 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
144 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
83 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Worcester State University (168430) was General Psychology with 154 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Worcester State University (168430) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

376

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,012

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 376 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University (168430), which is 0.372 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,012).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Worcester State University (168430) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University (168430) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.48 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Worcester State University (168430) in General Psychology, which is 10.8 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Worcester State University (168430) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Worcester State University (168430) is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.61% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
997 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Worcester State University (168430) is white (997 degrees awarded). There were 7.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (136 degrees).

3.89% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
738 degrees awarded
White Male
259 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
94 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Worcester State University (168430) is white female (738 degrees awarded). There were 2.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (259 degrees).

Operations

Worcester State University (168430) has an endowment valued at nearly $24M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −156k (−0.65%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Worcester State University (168430) had a total salary expenditure of 120M. Worcester State University (168430) employs 82 Professors, 53 Assistant professors and 52 Associate professors. Most academics at Worcester State University (168430) are Female Professor (50), Male Professor (32), and Male Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worcester State University (168430) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 85 employees, Management, with 68 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$24M

2023 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2022

Worcester State University (168430) has an endowment valued at about $24M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Worcester State University (168430) grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.7M 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 (168430) (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

$50.1M

2023 Salaries

3.89%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Worcester State University (168430) paid a median of $50.1M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($120M) and a 3.89% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.85% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.8M

Instructional Salaries

197

Number of Employees

In 2023, Worcester State University (168430) paid a total of $16.8M to 197 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

85 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Worcester State University (168430) were Professor with 82 employees, Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Associate professor with 52 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Worcester State University (168430) were Office and Administrative Support with 85 employees, Management with 68 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Worcester State University (168430) was Female Professor with 50 employees, Male Professor with 32 employees, and Male Associate professor with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Worcester State University (168430).

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