Skip to content
TD tuitiondata.org Tuition data guide

Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester State University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Worcester State University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$17,366

Average net price after aid

$14,738

Total attendance cost

$21,586

Table of Contents

Worcester State University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$11,286

Out-of-state tuition

$17,366

Average net price

$14,738

Attendance cost

$21,586

Keyword match: Worcester State University Tuition. This page uses the matched XLSX title and meta description where available.

Worcester State University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Worcester State University.

Tuition

Per semester: $8,683

Annual: $17,366

Room and board

Per semester: $6,500

Annual: $12,999

Books and supplies

Per semester: $684

Annual: $1,368

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $946

Annual: $1,892

Attendance cost

Per semester: $10,793

Annual: $21,586

Worcester State University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$69,464

Four-year attendance estimate

$86,344

Four-year average net price

$58,952

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Worcester State University is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $11,286 and out-of-state tuition is $17,366. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Worcester State University as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$12,999

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$9,368

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,368

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$1,892

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$21,586

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Worcester State University pays approximately $14,738 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and below the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

89.86%

SAT Average

1,145

ACT Range

Not available

Worcester State University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 89.86%. This means approximately 899 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 3,963 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

89.86%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

New England Commission on Higher Education

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$11,286

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$17,366

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$21,586

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$14,738

State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

28.90%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

47.63%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Worcester State University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$17,366

Room and board

$12,999

Books and supplies

$1,368

Other expenses

$1,892

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$21,586

Average net price

$14,738

Average aid coverage

32%

$6,848 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Worcester State University pays approximately $14,738 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and below the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Worcester State University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.

Worcester State University net price

$14,738

Massachusetts average

$23,961

National average

$17,506

Worcester State University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $17,366 and average net price at $14,738. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$17,366

Current net price

$14,738

Current out-of-state tuition $17,366
Current average net price $14,738

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

55.51%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$60,624

Undergraduates

3,963

10-Year Median Earnings - Worcester State University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Worcester State University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Worcester State University?

Undergraduates

3,963

Completion rate

55.51%

Above national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

28.90%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

47.63%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 28.90% of Worcester State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 47.63% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

28.90%

Federal loan rate

47.63%

Students with any loan

88.92%

Average net price

$14,738

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Worcester State University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Worcester State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$13,916

Median completer debt

$19,500

Median monthly payment

$207

Federal loan rate

47.63%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

Open Worcester State University Net Price Calculator

Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

    Open resource
  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Worcester State University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

    Open resource
  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

    Open resource
  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Worcester State University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Worcester State University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

$24,032,999

Faculty salary field

$9,476

Tuition revenue per FTE

$8,426

Instructional spend per FTE

$9,187

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Worcester State University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

Visit Accreditor

Campus Location and Contact

Worcester State University is listed at 486 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602-2597. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.

Address

486 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602-2597

Official website

Open school website

Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

Open in Google Maps

Compare Schools

Compare Worcester State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Worcester State University
Accept. rate
89.86%
Tuition
$17,366
Net price
$14,738
10-yr earnings
$60,624
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Accept. rate
4.74%
Tuition
$60,156
Net price
$19,813
10-yr earnings
$143,372
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
Accept. rate
21.66%
Tuition
$64,458
Net price
$20,575
10-yr earnings
$129,455
MCPHS University
Accept. rate
85.21%
Tuition
$38,850
Net price
$35,084
10-yr earnings
$125,557
Babson College
Accept. rate
19.74%
Tuition
$56,032
Net price
$38,876
10-yr earnings
$123,938

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Worcester State University Tuition?

Worcester State University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,366. In-state tuition is $11,286. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Worcester State University's average net price?

Worcester State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,738. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Worcester State University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Worcester State University.

What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?

Worcester State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 89.86%.

How much is Worcester State University tuition?

Worcester State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $17,366.

What is Worcester State University's average net price?

Worcester State University's average net price in the local dataset is $14,738.

What is Worcester State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $60,624 for Worcester State University.

Is Worcester State University accredited?

Worcester State University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.

How many students attend Worcester State University?

The local dataset lists 3,963 undergraduate students at Worcester State University.

What percentage of Worcester State University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Worcester State University in the local dataset is 28.90%.

What is the federal loan rate at Worcester State University?

The federal loan rate for Worcester State University in the local dataset is 47.63%.

Where should I verify Worcester State University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Worcester State University or the latest official federal education data.