Day 62: 100 Days of Central Mass Features Worcester State College

Worcester State College is a public institution of higher learning located in the heart of Central Mass. The campus is set on 58 acres in the desirable west side of Worcester and was founded in 1874 as the Worcester Normal School. In 1932, the name was changed to Worcester State Teachers College. By 1963, the once teachers college had made the transition to one offering liberal arts and science studies, and therefore the word "Teacher" was dropped from the name.

Worcester Magazine's Readers Poll voted Worcester State the "Best College in Worcester" the past 4 out of 6 years. The Princeton Review designated the college as "America's Best Value College" in 07' and "Best Northeastern College" from 2005-2010. At Worcester State College, the faculty and administrations is dedicated to offering a high level of education to both under-graduates and graduate students.

Some Quick Facts About Worcester State College courtsey of their website: http://worcester.edu

Worcester State College 2008-2009

Student Profile

Fall Enrollment 2008:

Undergraduate (full-time): 3,377
Undergraduate (part-time): 1,266
Graduate (full-time): 103
Graduate (part-time): 632
Total Headcount: 5,378

Student Characteristics:

Women (undergraduate): 59%
Men (undergraduate): 41%
Out-of-state: 4%
International (23 countries): 1.3%
ALANA* students: 14%
Residential students: 30%
Average age (undergraduate): 24
Average High School GPA: 3.06
Average SAT score: 1011

Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate tuition: $970
Undergraduate fees: $5,200
Room and board (avg.): $8,527

Financial Aid (2007-2008)

Students receiving financial aid: 2,897
Average size of award: $7,666
Students w/ WSC scholarships: 1,026

Faculty/Staff Profile

Full-time: 185
Part-time (day): 145
Part-time (adjunct): 82
Full-time with terminal degree: 140
Faculty to student ratio: 1:16
Average class size: 19
Staff: 282

Academic Programs

Undergraduate majors: 24
Undergraduate minors: 29
Graduate programs: 20
Study Abroad programs: 44

Largest Major (1st major only)

Business Administration: 830
Psychology: 410
Criminal Justice: 322
Communication: 244
Nursing: 253

Degrees Conferred (2007-2008)

Baccalaureates: 762
Post Bachelor's Certificates: 131
Master's: 183
Total Degrees Conferred: 1,076

Student Life

Student Clubs & Organization: 42
Honor Societies: 15
Intercollegiate Sports: 10 women, 10 men

Alumni

Total Alumni: 31,728
Alumni living in Massachusetts: 20,887
Alumni living in Worc County: 16