Becker College (Closed 2024)

  • 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 57%.

School Overview

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
Colors
Blue;
Total Faculty
285 staff
290 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
1,675 students
2,687 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,308 students
1,039 students
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# Part-Time Students
367 students
1,648 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
143 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,281 students
839 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
217 students
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Massachusetts All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
357 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
346 students
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Massachusetts All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
570 students
400 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
6%
21%
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% Black
6%
15%
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% White
75%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
9%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
Diversity Score
0.42
0.74
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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%
0.4472%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$30,006
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$26,500
$11,249
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$12,000
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
83%
75%
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SAT Reading
540
540
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SAT Math
530
523
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SAT Writing
475
475
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ACT Composite
26
26
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ACT English
25
27
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ACT Math
25
25
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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%.

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