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Colleges / Worcester State University

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%

Worcester State University Student Life

Worcester State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Worcester State University has the DC (Dance Company/Club). In fact, more students participate in the DC (Dance Company/Club) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Worcester State University include SS (Student Senate), TWA (Third World Alliance), Enactus and SEC (Student Events Committee).

The Worcester State University community comes together each year for Third World Alliance Multicultural Show, Student Events Committee Spring Week and Dance Company Showcase.

Does Worcester State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Worcester State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 31.6%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,584
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,273
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Worcester State University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Worcester State University students live off campus. In 2023, 31.6% of undergrads at Worcester State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68.4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Worcester State University. There are 1,584 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,478 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,273 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Worcester State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Worcester State University Athletics

At Worcester State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Worcester State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Golf NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Ice Hockey NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at Worcester State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Worcester State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Worcester State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Worcester State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Worcester State University has well-lit campus, limited access to campus at night. Rave Guardian personal safety app..

Plan a Visit to Worcester State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Worcester State University, take Interstate 290 to Worcester, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Worcester Regional Airport, Logan International Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Massachusetts you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Worcester State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Worcester State University

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Worcester State University Students

62%

Women

38%

Men

76%

Full Time

24%

Part Time

96%

In State

4%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

63%

15%

8%

5%

3%

2%

1%

0.27%

Undergraduate Students

4,478

Graduate Students

833

Non-Resident / International Students

55

Worcester State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,311

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,286

Out-of-State

$17,366

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

May 1
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