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Worcester State University

  • LocationWorcester, MA
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 5,611 students
Official website

Worcester State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Worcester State University has a Newman Catholic Association student group, and the Diocese of Worcester's youth and young adult office publishes a Sunday Mass at 5:30 PM and a Wednesday Mass and adoration on campus. A FOCUS missionary is also listed.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday5:30 PMSeven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall · Sundays throughout the year.
  • Wednesday1:00 PMLearning Resource Center

Adoration 1

  • Wednesday12:00 PM–1:00 PMLocation not stated on the page

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
    Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
    “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
    The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.
    “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
    The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Worcester State University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Mercy Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1Saint Peters Catholic Church: 1.7 mi2Chapel of the Holy Spirit: 1.9 mi3Cathedral of Saint Paul: 2.1 mi4Saint Johns Catholic Church: 2.5 mi5Our Lady of Fatima: 2.5 mi6Worcester State University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 341 June Street, Worcester
  2. Saint Peters Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 931 Main Street
  3. Chapel of the Holy Spirit — 1.9 mi
  4. Cathedral of Saint Paul — 2.1 mi · 38 High Street, Worcester
  5. Saint Johns Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 44 Temple Street
  6. Our Lady of Fatima — 2.5 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CCatholic life on campus: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

68 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Worcester State Universityworcester.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This organization shall support the needs and interests of any Catholics and those interested in Catholicism at Worcester State University”
      The university's clubs directory lists the Newman Catholic Association, a student organization serving Catholics on campus.
    2. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Two priests are named on the ministry page without a chaplain title; the page describes Masses on campus and a priest available to students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Derek Mobilio 508-556-0553”
      Father Derek Mobilio is listed with a phone number for the Worcester State campus ministry.
      “Father Derek is available after to meet with anyone.”
      A priest is available to meet with students after the Wednesday Mass.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday Mass on campus (Wednesday at 1:00 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
      The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (One weekend Mass on campus (Sunday at 5:30 PM).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Newman Catholic Association (student group) and a FOCUS missionary listed for the campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Worcester State Universityworcester.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This organization shall support the needs and interests of any Catholics and those interested in Catholicism at Worcester State University”
      The university's clubs directory lists the Newman Catholic Association, a student organization serving Catholics on campus.
    2. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parker Staub FOCUS Missionary 717-778-1859”
      A FOCUS missionary is listed for the Worcester State campus ministry.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Sunday Mass and a Wednesday Mass with adoration are published as held on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
      “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
      The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.
  • A Newman Catholic Association student group and a FOCUS missionary are listed for the campus.
    Sources (2)
    1. Clubs & Organizations | Worcester State Universityworcester.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This organization shall support the needs and interests of any Catholics and those interested in Catholicism at Worcester State University”
      The university's clubs directory lists the Newman Catholic Association, a student organization serving Catholics on campus.
    2. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Parker Staub FOCUS Missionary 717-778-1859”
      A FOCUS missionary is listed for the Worcester State campus ministry.

Concerns

  • Only one weekend Mass and one weekday Mass are listed on campus.
    Sources (1)
    1. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
      Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
      “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
      The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Wednesday Eucharistic adoration and MassOn campus
    Wednesdays, adoration 12:00-1:00 PM and Mass 1:00 PM
    Eucharistic adoration offered by the Newman Association, followed by Mass in the Learning Resource Center.
    neworcester.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Newman Catholic Association
    Student organization that supports Catholics and those interested in Catholicism at Worcester State, through formation and a commitment to prayer, the sacraments, service and evangelization.
    worcester.edu
  • FOCUS missionary outreach
    A FOCUS missionary is listed for the campus on the diocesan ministry page.
    neworcester.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Clubs & Organizations | Worcester State Universityworcester.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “This organization shall support the needs and interests of any Catholics and those interested in Catholicism at Worcester State University”
    The university's clubs directory lists the Newman Catholic Association, a student organization serving Catholics on campus.
  2. Worcester State University | Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministryneworcester.org/worcester-state · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated on Sundays throughout the year on campus. Holy Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM in the Seven Hills Conference Room in Wasylean Hall.”
    Sunday Mass is celebrated at 5:30 PM on campus in the Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall.
    “On Wednesdays, the Newman Association offers Eucharistic Adoration from 12:00-1:00PM, and Holy Mass at 1:00PM in the Learning Resource Center.”
    The Newman Association offers adoration from 12:00 to 1:00 PM and Mass at 1:00 PM on Wednesdays in the Learning Resource Center.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
64 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.61%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.78%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,709

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,734
Total students5,611
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$13,381
Cost of attendance (per year)$22,874
Median federal debt at graduation$19,500
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
61%
First-year retention78%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$60,624
Admission rate88%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1150
SAT reading & writing533–665
SAT math493–618
ACT composite—
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 71 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Worcester

The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

Questions families ask

Is Worcester State University a Catholic college?
No. Worcester State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Association.
What is Worcester State University’s Catholic Life Score?
67 out of 100 (grade C). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Worcester State University?
Mass is listed at Seven Hills Conference Room, Wasylean Hall and Learning Resource Center. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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