- 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
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
285 staff
102 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,675 students
2,627 students
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,308 students
988 students
# Part-Time Students
367 students
1,639 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,638 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,281 students
885 students
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
1,925 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
303 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
570 students
724 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
6%
15%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
42%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.74
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.39%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,600
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,500
$11,249
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,000
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
83%
76%
Sports
Colors
Blue;
School Mascot
Hank The Hawk
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 76%.
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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