- Acceptance rate: 88% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.41, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 533–665 reading and writing, 493–618 math
- Average net price: $14,307 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what Worcester State University reported: an average GPA of 3.41 (2025–26) and an acceptance rate of 88% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Worcester State University reviews each application.
Worcester State University average GPA
Worcester State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.41 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Worcester State University acceptance rate
Worcester State University admitted 4,537 of 5,156 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 88%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Worcester State University is a public 4-year university in Worcester, Massachusetts, with 4,868 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Worcester State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 533 | 595 | 665 |
| SAT Math | 493 | 555 | 618 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Worcester State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Worcester State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,307 a year at Worcester State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Worcester State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Worcester State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Worcester State University?
Worcester State University's acceptance rate was 88% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,537 of 5,156 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Worcester State University?
A lot: Worcester State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is there a minimum GPA for Worcester State University?
Worcester State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.41, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Worcester State University?
No. Worcester State University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores.
What are Worcester State University's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Worcester State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 533–665 in reading and writing and 493–618 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at Worcester State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Worcester State University admitted 88% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Worcester State University consider legacy status?
No. Worcester State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Worcester State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Worcester State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Worcester State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,307 a year at Worcester State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Worcester State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Worcester State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Worcester State University Common Data Set 2025–26Worcester State University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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