- Becker College was a private college in Worcester and Leicester, Massachusetts. Becker College traced its history from the union of two Massachusetts educational institutions鈥攐ne founded in 1784 and the other in 1887. The college closed at the end of the 2020鈥?1 academic year.
School Highlights
Becker College served 1,675 students (78% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 58%.
School Overview
Becker College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Colors
Blue;
Total Faculty
285 staff
92 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,675 students
2,305 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,308 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
367 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
143 students
277 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,281 students
819 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
1,353 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
570 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
75%
42%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2023)
2%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$30,006
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,500
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
SAT Reading
540
540
SAT Math
530
523
SAT Writing
475
475
ACT Composite
26
26
ACT English
25
27
ACT Math
25
25
ACT Writing (Year 2011)
7
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hank The Hawk
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Becker College cost?
Becker College's private state tuition is approximately $32,870.
What is the acceptance rate of Becker College?
The acceptance rate of Becker College is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Becker College is Quinsigamond Community College (3.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
3.3 miles
Enrollment: 7,811 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,094 Out-state tuition: $10,038 Minority enrollment: 56%
444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
24.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $5,068 Out-state tuition: $9,988 Minority enrollment: 44%
Dean College
Private not-for-profit
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
24.7 miles
Enrollment: 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 74% Private-state tuition: $40,414 Minority enrollment: 40%
National Aviation Academy of New England
Private for-profit
130 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
25.5 miles
Enrollment: 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
28.2 miles
Enrollment: 4,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $4,176 Out-state tuition: $9,120 Minority enrollment: 58%
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