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%.
- Salter College-West Boylston is one of 4 community colleges within Worcester County, MA.
- The nearest community college is Quinsigamond Community College (2.50 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% 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 | 95 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 10 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 555 students | 2,713 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 411 students | 1,076 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 144 students | 1,637 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 2% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% |
| % Black | 8% | 11% |
| % White | 61% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 8% |
 |  | |
| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.55 | 0.59 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 63% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,600 | $35,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 86% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $8,611 | $15,250 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,350 | $5,300 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 68% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Finanial aid is only available to those who qualify.
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