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Worcester State College is a public, four year college located in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was established in 1874. The college offers bachelors and masters degrees in more than 20 areas of study. Worcester was named one of "America's Best Value Colleges" by the Princeton Review in 2007. The college enrolls more than 4,500 undergraduates and over 800 graduates every year. The campus is spread across an area of 50 acres.
Worcester State College’s athletic department sponsors both men’s and women’s sports teams that participate in sports like baseball, basketball, soccer and golf. WSC's sports teams are nicknamed the Lancers.
The campus of Worcester State is in Worcester, MA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Worcester State include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in science, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
Admission at Worcester State is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560.
Worcester State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, Worcester State had 5,358 students enrolled (4,659 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. Worcester State values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Worcester State College
486 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602-2597
General Phone: (508) 929-8000
http://www.worcester.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 231 | elementary school teaching, special education, early childhood education, educational administration, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher ed, education, secondary teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 176 | business management, non-profit management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 149 | psychology, communication disorders, community health services |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | history, English, urban studies, economics, geography, Spanish language, sociology |
| Media | 77 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Science | 72 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physical sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 61 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, clinical nurse specialist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 35 | speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 27 | occupational therapy |
| Medicine | 22 | health professions |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Worcester State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 762 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 183 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 131 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Worcester State had a total enrollment of 5,358 students (4,659 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 96% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Worcester State offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 4,659 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,735 | 2,024 | 54% | 681 | 34% |
| Men | 1,453 | 777 | 53% | 275 | 35% |
| Women | 2,282 | 1,247 | 55% | 406 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,170 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,250 |
| Room and board | $ 8,527 |
| Room charge | $ 5,877 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 984 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Worcester State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219000)
Worcester State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $80,933 | 25 | $79,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $69,276 | 39 | $64,539 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $55,569 | 20 | $54,332 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $50,232 | 8 | $53,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $67,372 | 92 | $65,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Worcester State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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