Worcester State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
2%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Worcester State University has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.5%(3,156)
Hispanic
17.2%(929)
African American
10.2%(549)
Asian
5.5%(299)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
2.8%(149)
Unknown
5.2%(281)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment7,396
International Students2%

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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.6%(2,185)
Women
59.6%(3,290)
Other
0.8%(42)

Gender Statistics

Men2,185

30% of total enrollment

Women3,290

44% 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 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.9%(559)
18-19
32.6%(1,526)
20-21
29.2%(1,370)
22-24
13.8%(649)
25+
12.5%(584)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(7)
22-24
28.2%(247)
25+
71.0%(621)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Worcester State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 93% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.0%(838)
Out-of-State
5.3%(48)
International
1.7%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State838

93% of student body

Out-of-State48

5% of student body

International15

2% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age