Worcester State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Worcester State University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
61.4%(2,712)
Hispanic
16.4%(724)
African American
8.9%(395)
Asian
5.3%(235)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(21)
Two or More Races
3.0%(134)
Unknown
4.5%(198)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment5,311
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Worcester State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Worcester State University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.1%(1,767)
Women
60.0%(2,711)
Other
0.9%(42)

Gender Statistics

Men1,767

33% of total enrollment

Women2,711

51% of total enrollment

Other42

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Worcester State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.4%(283)
18-19
30.4%(1,344)
20-21
32.5%(1,439)
22-24
17.3%(763)
25+
13.4%(593)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(5)
22-24
25.5%(212)
25+
73.9%(613)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Worcester State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 95% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.8%(747)
Out-of-State
3.9%(31)
International
1.3%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State747

95% of student body

Out-of-State31

4% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age