Salter College-West Boylston

184 West Boylston Suite # 1
West Boylston, MA 01583
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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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Salter College-West Boylston(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty20 staff96 staff
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Number of Programs Offered1010

Student Body

The student population of Salter College-West Boylston has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has decreased from 73:1 over five years.
The Salter College-West Boylston diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment555 students3,428 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio28:126:1
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# Full-Time Students411 students1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students144 students2,352 students
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% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
26%
12%
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% Black
8%
12%
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% White
61%
61%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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Diversity Score0.550.59
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College Completion Rate
63%
18%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,600$35,500
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Finances and Admission

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%84%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,611$11,450
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,350$5,000
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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
  • Quinsigamond Community College
    Public
    8,452 students | 2.50 Mi670 West Boylston Street
    Worcester,  MA  01606
    (508) 853-2300     2.508,452
  • Becker College
    Private, non-profit
    2,021 students | 5.80 Mi61 Sever St
    Worcester,  MA  01609
    (877) 523-2537     5.802,021
  • Mount Wachusett Community College
    Mount Wachusett Community College Photo - Students on service learning trip in Peru.
    Public
    3,662 students | 19.60 Mi444 Green St
    Gardner,  MA  01440
    (978) 632-6600     19.603,662
  • Massachusetts Bay Community College
    Public
    5,369 students | 26.80 Mi50 Oakland St
    Wellesley Hills,  MA  02481
    (781) 239-3000     26.805,369
  • 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 (2021)
  • Top Ranked MA Community College:
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  • Students: 555 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
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For Massachusetts public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,424 per year for in-state students and $9,401 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $26,142 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Massachusetts is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Massachusetts community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Massachusetts is Bunker Hill Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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