Worcester State University Demographics & Diversity

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Worcester, MA
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Worcester State University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Worcester State University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	71%
Black	8%
Hispanic	9%
Asian	4%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3%
International	1%
Race Unknown	4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 66% more female students than male students enrolled at Worcester State University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Worcester State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Worcester State University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	38%
Women	62%

Enrollment by gender for Worcester State University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	2,159
Women	3,586

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

Worcester State University draws 93 percent of students from Massachusetts, 6 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Worcester State University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	93%
Out of State	6%
Foreign	1%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$68,531 per year

42% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,745

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	19.8%
Part-time undergraduates	18.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168430.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026