Worcester State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
5,307

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$10.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Worcester State University is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence. Our students receive a variety of multi-disciplinary opportunities enabling them to explore their academic interests and prepare for their careers. We prepare our students to take on real-world challenges with portfolios that include critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, communication, technology and global awareness skills. They are ready to succeed. Worcester State University offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and minors, 25 master’s degrees, and post-baccalaureate and advanced graduate study certificates as well as real-time access to online, noncredit professional training.

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Overview

Total Faculty	195
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,973
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,334
Application Acceptance Rate	68%
Transfer Students	534
Programs	63 Programs
Courses	1,131 Courses
Equivalencies	949 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,157
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,237
Books and Supplies	$984
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	53%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,919
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	46%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$4,438

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Financial Aid Office is here to assist you and your family with the process and guidelines of financing your education. We will work with you to ensure that you have a clear understanding of your financial aid options while attending WSU.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	June 1
Winter Semester	Rolling Admission
Spring Semester	December 10
Summer Semester	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer applicants must meet one of the following requirements: 12-23 transferable credits and a minimum 2.5 GPA; up to 23 transferable credits, a minimum 2.0 college GPA; or 24 or more transferable college credits and a minimum 2.0 college GPA.
Official Transcripts:

A final, official transcript must be sent directly from the high school to the university, and official college transcripts sent directly from all colleges previously attended are required.
SAT Scores:

Students with less than 24 transferable credits: must submit Scholastic Assessment Test Reports if you graduated from high school within the last three years.
Essay:

You have the opportunity to submit an optional essay. For all applicants with a break in their education, a written explanation is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $40 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview is not required for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

worcester.edu/admissions/Shared%20Documents/ApplyNow.aspx

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In order to transfer credits to Worcester State University you must attain a C– or better in each course.
Credits (Min/Max):

A max of 65 credits will be accepted from a 2-year institution, a 90 credits from a 4-year. You must complete 30 credits at Worcester State to receive a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Worcester State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf