Salter College-West Boylston
Tel:
(774) 261-1500
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 Placements
Salter College-West Boylston places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
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 | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 113 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 7 | 7 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 81% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,295 | $13,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
| 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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 7,263 students | 2.50 Mi670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300 2.507,263 - Becker CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,839 students | 5.80 Mi61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609
(877) 523-2537 5.801,839 - 3,724 students | 19.60 Mi444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600 19.603,724 - 4,368 students | 26.80 Mi50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000 26.804,368 - Dean CollegePrivate, non-profit1,299 students | 27.00 Mi99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1508 27.001,299
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