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Worcester State University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1060 to 1210

ACT Range22 to 28

Average GPA3.38

Acceptance Rate88%

Because Worcester State admits most applicants, your strategy should be to make your academic readiness easy to see rather than aiming for admission alone. Test-optional means you do not need a score, but if your SAT is near or above 1210, or your ACT near 28, submitting it can add useful evidence.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Worcester State University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Worcester State University is an urban public university with an undergraduate enrollment of 4,892. Worcester State has a freshman retention rate of 78%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 62%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Worcester, MA

Undergrad Enrollment4,892

Freshman Retention78%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate62%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Worcester State?

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Key Worcester State University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

May 1

Early Action

November 15

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

March 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Worcester State is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores: take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer and fall for retakes. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, an October retake is generally the last chance to have scores arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Worcester State lists in-state tuition at $970 and out-of-state tuition at $7,050. About 66% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $2,715. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

In-State Tuition$970

Out-of-State Tuition$7,050

Room and Board$13,615

Average Merit Award$2,715

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid66%

Average Aid Package$12,687

Average Debt at Grad$33,674

For out-of-state students, Worcester State lists tuition at $7,050, while in-state tuition is $970; room and board is $13,615. About 66% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $12,687. Merit awards average $2,715 for students who receive them. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,674.