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Worcester State University Tuition and Fees

There is a public university in Worcester, MA called Worcester State University. Worcester State University is a parent institution of the Worcester State University. The total enrolment stands at 6,434 students at Worcester State University. Around 5,495 and 939 students take admission in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the university. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 378 faculty. Around 81% of the students are 24 and under at Wor

$970

Tuition

$26,491

Cost of Attendance

$15,458

Net Price

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Worcester State University Tuition and Fees

Worcester State University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $13,201, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $12,360, $1,368, and $1,950, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,161	$16,241
Book & Supplies	$1,368	$1,368
Room & Board cost	$12,262	$12,262
Other Expenses	$2,700	$2,700
Total Cost of Attendance	$26,491	$32,571

Coming to the cost of attendance, students need to understand that the tuition fee is just a single aspect of the expenses that come under the overall cost of attending the university. They must plan for several other expenses that accompany the cost of attendance such as lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among others. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $13,201. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $1,368 toward books and supplies, $8,880 for room and boarding charges, and $1,950 toward other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending WSU comes out to be about $25,399 per year, according to the most recent information available. At WSU, the tuition and fees come out to be around $10,161 for in-state students and $16,241 for out-state candidates.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$15,458

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$15,135

$30,001 to $48,000

$15,847

$48,001 to $75,000

$18,738

$75,001 to $110,000

$20,861

$110,000+

$20,923

As for the net cost for attending WSU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. The net cost to be borne is typically higher for candidates whose family income is comparatively higher. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $16,242 at WSU. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $16,011. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $16,781. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $19,658 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $21,656 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $21,857 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$10,161	$16,241
Room & Board Cost	$12,262	$12,262
Total Tuition & Fees	$22,423	$28,503

At Worcester State University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $13,201 in a year. Moreover, the applicants must also pay an amount of $8,880 towards room and boarding charges. In this way, for one year, the total cost for undergraduate students comes to around $25,399.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$3,042	$3,042
Fees	$2,754	$2,754

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at WSU, the amount stands at $5,796 per year. Of this amount, $3,042 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $2,754 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$322
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$423

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Worcester State University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $96 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $101. At present, Worcester State University also offers various online programs to students across as many as 43 different majors.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$12,262	$5,400
Other Expense	$2,700	$3,200
Book & Supplies	$1,368	$1,368

As far as the housing and related charges at WSU are concerned, these expenses vary depending on whether the candidate chooses to live on-campus or off-campus. Students have to pay $14,060 per year for on-campus housing and $7,600 a year for off-campus lodging facilities. For on-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total around $12,360 per year, while the amount charged for off-campus candidates stands at $5,400. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,368. Meanwhile, the other expenses that one needs to plan for add up to $1,700 for on-campus students and $2,200 for off-campus students.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$12,262

Off Campus

$5,400

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$2,700

Off Campus

$3,200

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,368

Off Campus

$1,368

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

The current projected cost of attending a four-year graduate course, along with the living expenses, at Worcester State University is around $127,887 as per official data. Notably, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $16,242 in 2018-2019, $15,458 in 2017-2018, and $15,256 in 2016-2017.

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