Becker College
School Highlights
Becker College serves 1,698 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 52%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,698 students
- In-state tuition: $32,870
- Out-state tuition: $32,870
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- 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 grown by 223% over five years.
Becker College
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
285 staff
285 staff
Student Body
The student population of Becker College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Becker College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,698 students
2,446 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
1,340 students
1,218 students
# Part-Time Students
358 students
1,228 students
# Undergraduate Students
1,321 students
1,184 students
# Graduate Students
19 students
59 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
61%
48%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
15%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$35,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $32,870 is more than the state average of $6,343. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $32,870 is more than the state average of $10,767. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$6,343
Out-State Tuition Fees
$32,870
$10,767
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,000
$11,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
70%
70%
SAT Reading
540
540
SAT Math
525
525
SAT Writing
475
475
ACT Composite
23
22
ACT English
23
23
ACT Math
22
22
ACT Writing (Year 2011)
7
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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