Worcester State University
Higher EducationMassachusetts, United States1001-5000 Employees
Worcester State University is a public university in Worcester, New England, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, biomedical sciences, business, and health professions. Located on 58 acres on the city's residential west side, it aims to prepare students for personal success, rewarding careers, and effective citizenship in the 21st century, with a focus on high-quality and affordable programs rooted in teaching excellence and community service. It emphasizes collaboration with Worcester County's business, social, and cultural resources, as well as partnerships with other higher education institutions, to align programs with evolving community needs. It has earned regional recognition, including longstanding accolades as Best College in Worcester County in Worcester Magazine's reader poll and repeated designations by The Princeton Review for value and northeastern distinction. In recent developments, Worcester State has pursued partnerships such as with Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra to celebrate student success and broaden access for Latine communities, reflecting active engagement with local organizations.