Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts
About This Campus
Worcester State University is ranked a “Best Value” college by the Princeton Review and it’s the only Massachusetts State University to earn a “Best in the Northeast” for 17 consecutive years. With over 50 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, explore how an excellent college education is within your reach at Worcester State University.
Helpful Information
Named Princeton Review's "Best in Northeast" for 17 consecutive years.
Location Information
Worcester State University is located at 486 Chandler Street, in Worcester, Massachusetts 01602 a thriving community of over 172,000 residents.Worcester State University is located in in the Tatnuck neighborhood on the west side of the city of Worcester. We are within 2 miles of Worcester Regional Airport and are approximately 54 miles from Boston Logan airport.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 09/02/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/22/2026
Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders
RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:
Education, Biology, Chemistry
NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Visual Arts
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
- Biotechnology
- Community Health
- Health Education
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Urban Studies
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: Yes
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Art
- Biology/Life Science
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Communication Disorders
- Communication Studies
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Education
- Elementary Education
- English
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- History
- Junior High/Middle School Education
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Performance and Directing
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Secondary Education
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Urban Studies
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Away Pay
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
Tuition/Finance
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Available
Estimated cost: $11900
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 19
- Host Payment: 19
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Damage Deposit ($100) is required for on-campus housing. Actual cost determined by room status upon move out.
Room/Meals
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? Yes
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $4500
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:
On-campus housing required for NSE students.
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2500
- Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:
All freshman, sophomore, and junior residents are required to purchase a meal plan.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.
Away Tuition Payment Plan
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!