Becker College
School Highlights
Becker College serves 2,021 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Becker College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Becker College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 90 staff | 96 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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The nearest community college to Becker College is Quinsigamond Community College (3.3 miles away).
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