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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend WSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at WSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend WSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend WSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at WSU.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at WSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at WSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at WSU.

Worcester State University

An Engaged Community of Scholars

Worcester State University is a public institution of higher learning set on 58 acres in the residential west side of Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1874 as a teacher training school, the university offers innovative, academically rigorous programs that emphasize student research, service learning, and internship opportunities. We offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the traditional liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and health professions.

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Living in the Lancers Community

A Vibrant Community

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The city of Worcester, located 45 miles west of Boston in scenic central Massachusetts, is New England’s second-largest city, with a population of nearly 175,000. Once a thriving manufacturing center, the city today has a diverse economy that includes biotechnical research, healthcare, and insurance, as well as a thriving arts community. An ethnically diverse city, Worcester is noted for its fine educational and cultural facilities. It is within an hour’s drive of all major population centers in New England.

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