Salter College-West Boylston
Tel:
(774) 261-1500
School Highlights
Salter College-West Boylston serves 555 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Salter College-West Boylston places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Salter College-West Boylston | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 20 staff | 96 staff |
Number of Programs Offered | 10 | 10 |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 84% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $8,611 | $11,450 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,350 | $5,000 |
Acceptance Rate (Year 2007) | 100% | 66% |
Source: 2016 (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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 8,452 students | 2.50 Mi670 West Boylston Street
Worcester,  MA  01606
(508) 853-2300 2.508,452 - Becker CollegePrivate, non-profit2,021 students | 5.80 Mi61 Sever St
Worcester,  MA  01609
(877) 523-2537 5.802,021 - 3,662 students | 19.60 Mi444 Green St
Gardner,  MA  01440
(978) 632-6600 19.603,662 - 5,369 students | 26.80 Mi50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills,  MA  02481
(781) 239-3000 26.805,369 - Dean CollegePrivate, non-profit1,299 students | 27.00 Mi99 Main Street
Franklin,  MA  02038
(508) 541-1508 27.001,299
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