WSU-Worcester 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,586

Cost of attendance at Worcester State University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,666

Cost of attendance at Worcester State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Worcester State University was $12,853. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WSU-Worcester

WSU-Worcester net price calculator

$12,853

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WSU-Worcester for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$12,853	$3,330 (21%)	$8,445	$10,132	$12,563	$15,516	$17,309
2021	$16,183	$216 (1%)	$12,551	$14,181	$16,479	$18,685	$20,181
2020	$16,399	$941 (6%)	$16,011	$16,781	$19,658	$21,656	$21,857
2019	$15,458	$202 (1%)	$15,135	$15,847	$18,738	$20,861	$20,923
2018	$15,256	$347 (2%)	$15,232	$16,096	$19,007	$20,550	$20,920
2017	$15,603	$1,328 (9%)	$15,298	$16,581	$18,837	$20,795	$20,892
2016	$14,275	$821 (6%)	$14,097	$14,658	$17,603	$19,291	$19,482
2015	$13,454	$119	$12,649	$13,831	$16,511	$18,002	$18,252
2014	$13,335	--	$12,982	$14,051	$16,754	$18,494	$18,494

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Worcester State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,554	No change	$10,586	$7,600	$1,368
2021	$19,554	No change	$10,586	$7,600	$1,368
2020	$19,554	$575 (3%)	$10,586	$7,600	$1,368
2019	$20,129	$629 (3%)	$10,161	$8,600	$1,368
2018	$19,500	$330 (2%)	$9,532	$8,600	$1,368
2017	$19,170	$345 (2%)	$9,202	$8,600	$1,368
2016	$18,825	$564 (3%)	$8,857	$8,600	$1,368
2015	$18,261	$520 (3%)	$8,557	$8,600	$1,104
2014	$17,741	No change	$8,157	$8,600	$984
2013	$17,741	--	$8,157	$8,600	$984

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WSU-Worcester provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,584 dormitories available to its students at $8,573 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WSU-Worcester is $953 per month.
Does WSU-Worcester provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WSU-Worcester for one academic year is $3,995, which works out to $444 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WSU-Worcester estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,368.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WSU-Worcester estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,700

If living off-campus, with family: $2,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,200
How much is WSU-Worcester application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WSU-Worcester offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Worcester State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$441	$322
For out-of-state students	$694	$322

Housing and Meal

Worcester State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Worcester State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,995	$8,573	N/A	1,584
2021	$3,995	$8,573	N/A	1,577
2020	$3,932	$8,428	N/A	1,577
2019	$3,834	$8,428	N/A	1,577
2018	$3,834	$8,296	N/A	1,577
2017	$3,640	$8,135	N/A	1,577
2016	$3,640	$7,920	N/A	1,577

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Worcester State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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