Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Central Washington's yield is 3 pts higher than Worcester State's
Yield rate - 2
Worcester State admits 88% vs. 91% at Central Washington
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
- Worcester StateOpen
- Central WashingtonOpen
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
- Worcester StateTest-optional
- Central WashingtonTest-blind
How they read a record
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.
Central Washington
GPA and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Worcester State | Central Washington |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Worcester State University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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