Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Worcester State admits about 9 in 10 applicants (88%). That puts it in the "Open" tier, more selective than 27% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (87% and 89%).
Applicants from Massachusetts and from other states were admitted at similar rates (88% and 87%).
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
17% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
No early decision plan.
Where you stand
How Worcester State reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are considered. 33% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 18% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Requires 4 years of English, 4 of math, 3 of science, and 1 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Important | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
91% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 88% of first-year applicants
480 applied · 437 admitted · 283 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall.
At least 12 per credit completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Minimum high school GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date May 1
- Spring entry: priority date November 15
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by May 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: March 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting November 1.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 2 weeks if admitted later.
- $150 housing deposit, due May 1, non-refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 Year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 3) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 2 |
| Social studies | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Academic electives | 2 |
| Total | 17 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.41
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.021%
- 3.75–3.9913%
- 3.50–3.7415%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.027%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 20.5% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 12.5% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 15.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 11.8% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 13.3% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 18.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 8.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.3% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1089 on the SAT, 81 points below the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
43% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1000–1199.
38% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
39% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 500–599.
Shares of the 18% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
141 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)