Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Fitchburg State's SAT midpoint is 56 points higher than Worcester State's
SAT midpoint - 2
Worcester State's yield is 3 pts higher than Fitchburg State's
Yield rate - 3
Fitchburg State admits 87% vs. 88% at Worcester State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Fitchburg StateOpen
- Worcester StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Fitchburg StateTest-optional
- Worcester StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Fitchburg State
GPA and a college-prep program are required; the high school record is considered.
Worcester State
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 33% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Fitchburg State | Worcester State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Worcester State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why