Worcester State University Acceptance Rate
Worcester, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,745
- Admitted
- 4,264
- Yield
- 21.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Worcester State University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,158 to 4,745 (+14%) over that period.
Its 89.9% rate makes Worcester State University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
Worcester State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 21.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,158 | 2,549 | 61.3% | 794 |
| 2015–16 | 3,703 | 2,539 | 68.6% | 814 |
| 2016–17 | 3,876 | 2,735 | 70.6% | 791 |
| 2017–18 | 3,747 | 2,860 | 76.3% | 910 |
| 2018–19 | 4,076 | 3,173 | 77.8% | 891 |
| 2019–20 | 4,773 | 3,145 | 65.9% | 886 |
| 2020–21 | 4,044 | 3,277 | 81% | 807 |
| 2021–22 | 3,446 | 3,078 | 89.3% | 756 |
| 2022–23 | 4,718 | 4,136 | 87.7% | 799 |
| 2023–24 | 4,745 | 4,264 | 89.9% | 909 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,919 | 2,632 | 90.2% |
| Men | 1,826 | 1,632 | 89.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 505–635 | 9% |
| SAT Math | 503–645 |
How Worcester State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Worcester State University's acceptance rate?
Worcester State University's acceptance rate is 89.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,264 admitted of 4,745 applicants).
Is Worcester State University test optional?
Worcester State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Worcester State University?
Worcester State University received 4,745 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,264.
What SAT score do you need for Worcester State University?
Admitted students at Worcester State University typically scored 505–635 on SAT Reading/Writing and 503–645 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Worcester State University getting harder to get into?
Worcester State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.worcester.edu/.