Salter College-West Boylston
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(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 to Salter College-West Boylston is Quinsigamond Community College (2.5 miles away).
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 |
| Total Enrollment | 555 students | 3,428 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 411 students | 1,076 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 144 students | 2,352 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 26% | 12% |
| % Black | 8% | 12% |
| % White | 61% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 63% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,600 | $35,500 |
| % 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 | 19.50 Mi444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978)632-6600 19.503,662 - 5,369 students | 26.90 Mi50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781)239-3000 26.905,369 - Dean CollegePrivate, non-profit1,299 students | 27.20 Mi99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508)541-1508 27.201,299
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