Worcester State College

Worcester State College is a public college offering 4-year degrees in a number of majors, such as education, business and biotechnology. It was initially founded as the Worcester Normal School in 1874. It's urban campus stretches across more than 50 acres of urban land. The college grants admission to more than 4,000 students each year.

The academic departments of Worcester State College are:

• Biology
• Business Administration & Economics
• Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Computer Science
• Education
• Languages & Literature
• Physical & Earth Sciences
• Sociology
• Visual and Performing Arts

The intercollegiate sports teams of WSC are called the Worcester State Lancers. The school sponsors men's teams in cross country, basketball, ice hockey, track & field, baseball, football, soccer and golf, and women's teams in field hockey, lacrosse, basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, cross country, track & field and cheerleading.

Worcester State College Highlights

Where Worcester State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, science, therapy and counseling, and media.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Worcester State Students

The student enrollment at Worcester State was 5,358 in 2007-2008 (4,659 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 68% of enrolled students and graduate students are 32%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Worcester State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Worcester State provides on-campus housing for 1,000 of its 4,659 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Worcester State Athletics

School sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), baseball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), and track (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association).

Worcester State Admissions (2008-2009)

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