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WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE

  • 486 Chandler St
  • Worcester, MA 01602
  • OPEID College Code: 00219000
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  • General Phone: (508) 929-8000
  • President: Janelle C. Ashley
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,473
  • College Mascot: Lancers
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Worcester State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy Air Force
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
Worcester State College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,4112,1483,559
Number Granted Admission (%)761 (54%)1,340 (62%)2,101 (59%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)250 (33%)445 (33%)695 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam65294%
ACT ® Exam507%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460550
SAT ® Math470560
SAT ® Writing450550
 
ACT ® Composite1923
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving43%26%56%36%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,754$4,418$2,117$1,571
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.2%3.8%3.1%
Number in Default273226
Number in Repayment842839838
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,605$6,170$5,864
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,605$6,170$5,864
Out of State Tuition and Fees$12,685$12,250$11,944
Books and Supplies$984$984$984
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,067$8,527$7,958
Other Expenses$2,700$2,700$2,900
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,400$5,400$5,400
Other Expenses$3,200$3,200$3,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,200$3,200$3,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,356$18,381$17,706
In-State$19,356$18,381$17,706
Out of State$25,436$24,461$23,786
Off Campus
In-District$16,189$15,754$15,648
In-State$16,189$15,754$15,648
Out of State$22,269$21,834$21,728
Off Campus with Family
In-District$10,789$10,354$10,248
In-State$10,789$10,354$10,248
Out of State$16,869$16,434$16,328
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-49-
Biotechnology Degree-136
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-1817
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management Degree--9
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-37-
Media Studies Degree-34-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-16-
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education Degree5--
Early Childhood Education Degree-3012
Education Degree32-7
Education Administration Degree--14
Elementary Education Degree312615
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree13--
Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree8--
History Teacher Education Degree5--
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree10--
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree18--
Reading Teacher Education Degree10-5
Science Teacher Education Degree2--
Secondary Education Degree--18
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree7--
Special Education and Teaching, Other Degree24--
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree18--
Middle School Education Degree1-17
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-18-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-101
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Adult Health Nursing Degree-15-
Clinical Nurse Specialist Degree--2
Communication Disorders Degree-15-
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree-138
Health Care Administration Degree--11
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-23-
Health Services Degree1--
Nursing Degree-42-
Occupational Therapy Degree-1516
Speech and Language Pathology Degree--24
 
History
History Degree-449
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-8-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-11-
Physical Sciences Degree-17-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-100-
School Psychology Degree3-3
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-57-
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree-9-
Geography Degree-2-
Political Science Degree1--
Sociology Degree-14-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-11-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,473
    • Undergraduate: 4,703 Graduate: 770
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,097 Female: 3,376
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,894 Female: 2,809
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 203 Female: 567
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,643 Part-Time: 1,830
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,494 Part-Time: 1,209
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 149 Part-Time: 621
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien571%
American Indian250.5%
Black2985%
Asian1693%
Hispanic2915%
White4,30379%
Unknown3306%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18490.9%
Ages 18-191,31724%
Ages 20-211,42626%
Ages 22-241,03119%
Ages 25-2964412%
Ages 30-342765%
Ages 35-391723%
Ages 40-492955%
Ages 50-651723%
Age Over 65541%
Age Unknown370.7%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees688474214
Faculty Status179179-
Tenured Faculty124124-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service378179199
Primarily Instruction378179199
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6666-
Other Professionals77743
Technical and/or Paraprofessional16715512
Clerical And Secretarial766610
Skilled Crafts1313-
Service and/or Maintenance5858-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,306 (179)$68,812 (86)$65,913 (93)
Professor$80,758 (53)$81,199 (27)$80,299 (26)
Associate Professor$66,988 (70)$69,942 (32)$64,501 (38)
Assistant Professor$55,327 (44)$56,077 (22)$54,578 (22)
Instructor$53,665 (12)$50,722 (5)$55,767 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,306 (179)$68,812 (86)$65,913 (93)
Professor$80,758 (53)$81,199 (27)$80,299 (26)
Associate Professor$66,988 (70)$69,942 (32)$64,501 (38)
Assistant Professor$55,327 (44)$56,077 (22)$54,578 (22)
Instructor$53,665 (12)$50,722 (5)$55,767 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes450255195
Unduplicated Athletes372219153
Baseball3232-
Basketball321616
Field Hockey20-20
Football6969-
Golf1414-
Ice Hockey3333-
Lacrosse20-20
Soccer482622
Softball13-13
Tennis11-11
Track and Field, Indoor632835
Track and Field, Outdoor562630
Track and Field, X-Country261115
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$10,264$7,253
Assistant Coaches-$2,204$2,271
 
Coaches
All Coaches633924
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer963
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches752
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Indoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, Outdoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students44%
 
By Gender
Male36%
Female51%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian100%
Black44%
Asian43%
Hispanic31%
White46%
Unknown32%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less24%
5 Years41%
6 Years44%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related33
Liquor Related24
On Campus
Drug Related33
Liquor Related94
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary13
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson-1
On Campus
Burglary13
Vehicle Theft-1
Arson-1
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