School Highlights
Becker College serves 1,675 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,675 students
- Private-state tuition: $32,870
- Acceptance Rate: 83%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Becker College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 285 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Becker College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
290 staff
Student Body
The student population of Becker College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Becker College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,675 students
2,106 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,308 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
367 students
1,619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
143 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,281 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
99 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
83 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
570 students
443 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
75%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2128%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.39%
0.4706%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $32,870 is more than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$30,266
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,500
$12,000
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Becker College cost?
Becker College's private state tuition is approximately $32,870.
What schools are Becker College often compared to?
Becker Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Quinsigamond Community College by visitors of our site.
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%.
What is Becker College's ranking?
Becker College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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The nearest community college to Becker College is Quinsigamond Community College (3.3 miles away)
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