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
Total Faculty
285 staff
290 staff
Student Body
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
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 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)
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