Salter College-West Boylston

184 West Boylston Suite # 1
West Boylston, MA 01583
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School Highlights

Salter College-West Boylston serves 32 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Top Rankings

Salter College-West Boylston ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five years.
Salter College-West Boylston(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty20 staff113 staff
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Number of Programs Offered77

Student Body

The student population of Salter College-West Boylston has declined by 95% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 54:1 over five years.
The Salter College-West Boylston diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment32 students2,565 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio2:122:1
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# Full-Time Students30 students1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students2 students1,489 students
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% Asian
4%
5%
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% Hispanic
37%
18%
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% Black
14%
15%
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% White
30%
49%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
9%
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Diversity Score0.740.69
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College Completion Rate
42%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,600$35,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid90%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,295$13,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,500
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Acceptance Rate (Year 2007)100%66%
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Finanial aid is only available to those who qualify.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Salter College-West Boylston is Quinsigamond Community College (2.5 miles away).
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  • Quinsigamond Community College
    Public
    7,263 students | 2.50 Mi670 West Boylston Street
    Worcester, MA 01606
    (508) 853-2300     2.507,263
  • Becker College
    Public
    1,839 students | 5.80 Mi61 Sever St
    Worcester, MA 01609
    (877) 523-2537     5.801,839
  • Mount Wachusett Community College
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    Public
    3,724 students | 19.60 Mi444 Green St
    Gardner, MA 01440
    (978) 632-6600     19.603,724
  • Massachusetts Bay Community College
    Public
    4,368 students | 26.80 Mi50 Oakland St
    Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
    (781) 239-3000     26.804,368
  • Dean College
    Private, non-profit
    1,299 students | 27.00 Mi99 Main Street
    Franklin, MA 02038
    (508) 541-1508     27.001,299
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 32 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
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