Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Charlton, MA 01507-1331
About Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is a public certificate and vocational school in Charlton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 40 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 88.89% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (62.5%) and White (32.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 88.89%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District | — | $34,539 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Massachusetts (state median) | $34,256 | $12,244 | 93 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District really?
Evidence: average net price at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is $34,539.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $34,539 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $22,295 above the Massachusetts median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$34,539
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $35,097 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,550 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,777 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,546 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Extremely selective — fewer than 1 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District.
Campus
Location
Charlton, MA
City / state
- ZIP
- 01507-1331
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
40
Total enrollment
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 30.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $21,622 |
| 2014 | — | — | $21,846 |
| 2015 | — | — | $25,595 |
| 2016 | — | — | $24,401 |
| 2017 | — | — | $27,434 |
| 2018 | — | — | $27,635 |
| 2019 | — | — | $27,151 |
| 2020 | — | — | $23,393 |
| 2021 | — | — | $27,927 |
| 2022 | — | — | $34,005 |
| 2023 | — | — | $32,513 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is extremely selective, accepting fewer than 1 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District reported total enrollment of about 40 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 22% male and 78% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (62.5%), White (32.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%). About 30.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District in 2024 is 40 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
11.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
88.89% 100% Completion Time
88.89% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 88.89% of students graduating from Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,643
- Massachusetts median 0.59× the median ($11,192)
- New England median 0.65× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.91× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District at a glance
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is a public institution in Charlton, MA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American62.5%White or Caucasian32.5%Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Schools near Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District
Other campuses in Charlton, MA when available, plus nearby institutions in Massachusetts.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Massachusetts, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District located?
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is located in Charlton, MA.
What is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is 3.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 9 applicants and 9 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $34,539 in the latest College Scorecard data.
Why is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District's acceptance rate so low?
The acceptance rate at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is 3.7% among first-time degree-seeking applicants reporting admissions data. Very low rates usually reflect extraordinary applicant volume relative to class size—not a single test-score cutoff. When IPEDS reports applicants and admits, those counts show how selective the funnel is. Acceptance rate describes competition for seats; it does not measure outcomes for enrolled students. Yield (share of admits who enroll) further clarifies demand among those offered admission when available.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District?
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District reports total enrollment of about 40 students, Black or African American (62.5%), White (32.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District?
The 150%-time completion rate is 88.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District public or private?
Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is a public institution located in Charlton, MA.
Is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District an HBCU?
No. Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District a tribal college?
No. Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.