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The campus of Worcester State is in Worcester, Massachusetts, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550.
Worcester State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 5,471 students enrolled (4,164 full-time equivalent).
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
Admissions Phone: (508) 929-8758
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 929-8056
http://www.worcester.edu
Worcester State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 280 | elementary school teaching, education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special education, social studies teaching, math teaching, English teaching, foreign language teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 139 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 134 | psychology, communication disorders, community health services |
| Liberal Arts | 100 | history, English, urban studies, Spanish language, geography, sociology, economics |
| Science | 75 | biology, biological and physical sciences, biotechnology, chemistry |
| Media | 58 | radio and TV tech, communication studies, mass communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 47 | occupational therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 39 | registered nursing, adult health nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 24 | speech pathology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medicine | 19 | health professions |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | community organization |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Worcester State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 705 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 137 | 12 |
In 2005, Worcester State had a total enrollment of 5,471 students (4,164 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 89% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Worcester State offers campus housing for 1,000 of its 4,164 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,428 | 2,638 | 60% | 1,050 | 40% |
| Men | 1,783 | 1,073 | 60% | 444 | 41% |
| Women | 2,645 | 1,565 | 59% | 606 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
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 | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 929-8758
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,079 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,159 |
| Room and board | $ 7,420 |
| Room charge | $ 5,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 984 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,016 |
Financial Aid:
Worcester State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 929-8056
Worcester State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 47 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $70,355 | 19 | $67,518 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $60,592 | 25 | $55,787 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,081 | 34 | $49,711 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,512 | 4 | $47,121 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 84 | $60,410 | 82 | $55,563 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
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
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
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 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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