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. Campaign-Related NewsPrinceton Review Names WSC 'Best in Northeast' for Sixth Year
Trustees to Name Administration Building after Esteemed Alumna
Grant Funds Baby Manikin for Clinical Nursing Lab
Fairlawn Foundation Clinical Skills Nursing Lab Dedicated
Human Rights Fund and Scholarship Announced
Alumnus Makes Largest Gift in Worcester State College's History
WSC's Thomas McNamara Discusses Historic $2M Gift on WTAG
$10M Campaign Seeks Even Stronger Alumni Support
Initiative to Address Nursing Faculty Shortage
WSC Receives $200,000 Green Chemistry Grant
Fairlawn Extends Scholarship Program for Nursing Students
TD Banknorth Contributes to WSC Upward Bound
Historical Reunion Weekend at WSC
Dr. Margaret Kerr Receives George I. Alden Excellence in Teaching Award A Brief History of Worcester State CollegeWorcester State College was founded as the Worcester Normal School in 1874, the fifth state-funded normal school in Massachusetts and one of dozens of teacher-training schools established during the 19th century. In 1932, all of the state’s normal schools were re-christened "teachers colleges" and the old Normal School became Worcester State Teachers College. That same year, the College moved to its present location on Chandler Street. By 1963, the former teachers college had evolved into a liberal arts and sciences college. The Board of Education that year voted to drop the word “teachers” from the College’s name. Despite many changes over its long history, the College’s mission remains the same as it was in 1874: to enrich the lives of its students and strengthen communities through the benefits of accessible, quality higher education. Key Facts about Worcester State CollegeAnnual Revenue (2006-2007)State Appropriations: $28,424,293
Student Tuition & Fees: $26,687,982
Other Sources: $9,646,015 Worcester State Foundation Activity (2006-2007)Market value of portfolio: $12,387,428
Endowment: $8,017,396
Total Amount Distributed: $847,965
Scholarships & Awards: $434,721
Equipment: $157,235
Programs: $202,651
Support of Faculty: $53,358
Total Amount Received: $1,600,454
Undergraduate & Graduate Alumni Support: $312,772
Corporation Support: $387,271
Foundation Support: $408,734
Friends of WSC: $147,517 Student Enrollment (Fall 2007)Undergraduate (full-time): 3,342
Undergraduate (part-time): 1,260
Graduate (full-time): 103
Graduate (part-time): 653
Total: 5,358 Student CharacteristicsWomen (undergraduate): 59%
Men (undergraduate): 41%
Residential students: 30%
Average age (undergraduate): 24
Average High School GPA: 3.00
Average SAT score: 1010 Cost of AttendanceUndergraduate tuition: $970
Undergraduate fees: $4,894
Room and board (avg.): $7,958 Financial Aid (2006-2007)Students receiving financial aid: 2,758
Average size of award: $7,764
Students with WSC scholarships: 1,105 Class Size/FacultyFaculty to student ratio: 1:15
Average undergraduate class size: 19
Full-time faculty: 188
Part-time faculty (day): 133
Part-time continuing ed. faculty: 98 Academic ProgramsUndergraduate majors: 24
Undergraduate minors: 27
Graduate programs: 21
Study Abroad programs: 44 Largest Major (1st major only)Business Administration: 824
Psychology: 440
Criminal Justice: 293
Communication: 258
Nursing: 250 Student LifeStudent Clubs & Organizations: 39
Honor Societies: 17
Intercollegiate sports: 10 women, 10 men
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