Worcester Colleges

Worcester Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Worcester

There are at least 13 colleges in Worcester, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 28,262 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 23,411 full-time students, and a reported 8,998 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Worcester Polytechnic Institute or Clark University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Worcester.

Worcester QuickSchools™

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Health Training Center
Worcester, Massachusetts

Programs: Basic Skills, Liberal Arts, Medical Support And Technology
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Salter College
Worcester, Massachusetts

Offers career training in healthcare and business fields. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts

Programs: Business And Management, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

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Worcester Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Hair in Motion Beauty Academy
73 Hamilton St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604-2213

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 34 students, 29 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Quinsigamond Community College
670 W Boylston St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01606-2092

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, general studies, business management, licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and police, liberal arts and sciences, business and related services, kindergarten/preschool teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 6,654 students, 4,322 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Rob Roy Academy
150 Pleasant St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609

Programs: cosmetology, barber, personal grooming.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 204 students, 204 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Assumption College
500 Salisbury St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1296

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: rehabilitation, business management, psychology, marketing, English, accounting, counseling psychology, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,872 students, 2,550 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,932 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-570. Math: 490-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy
333 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604

Programs: massage therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 112 students, 112 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Becker College
61 Sever St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-2165

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, veterinary assistant, graphic design, animal training, interior design, psychology, early childhood education.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 1,800 students, 1,512 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 685 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-490. Math: 380-490.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Clark University
950 Main St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-1477

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, communication studies, international relations, English, political science, biology, education.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 3,210 students, 2,946 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,813 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 553-660. Math: 543-650.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

College of the Holy Cross
One College Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01610-2395

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, psychology, history, political science, English, sociology, biology, Spanish language.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
Student Body: 2,847 students, 2,829 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,342 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
55 Lake Ave North
Worcester, Massachusetts 01655

Programs: medicine, registered nursing, biochemistry, various nursing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,013 students, 994 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-2280

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer and info science, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, biology, chemical engineering, MIS.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 4,158 students, 3,723 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,226 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-670. Math: 630-710. Writing: 560-660.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Worcester State College
486 Chandler St
Worcester, Massachusetts 01602-2597

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, education, elementary school teaching, communication studies, registered nursing, history, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 5,358 students, 4,190 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,000 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-540. Math: 460-560.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Dudley Colleges	1	10,036	1,477	851
Fitchburg Colleges	3	39,102	6,761	1,500
Framingham Colleges	3	66,910	5,903	1,517
Gardner Colleges	1	20,770	4,147
Lancaster Colleges	1	7,380	562	67
Paxton Colleges	1	4,386	1,244	459

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