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BECKER COLLEGE

  • 61 Sever St
  • Worcester, MA 01609
  • OPEID College Code: 00212300
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  • General Phone: (508) 791-9241
  • Interim President: Dr. Joseph W. Bascuas
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,758
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Becker College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • Becker College will offer a diverse student population access to a first-class, studentcentered,
    private college education, paying particular attention to the needs of first
    generation college students, and providing accessible, career-focused academic programs in
    a supportive learning environment. This will be accomplished by developing innovative,
    cutting-edge curricula and unique delivery systems that respond to the needs of our
    students, community and region. We will prepare our students to be tomorrow's leaders and
    responsible citizens in a global economy.
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Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Becker College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7711,1821,953
Number Granted Admission (%)607 (79%)994 (84%)1,601 (82%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)203 (33%)341 (34%)544 (34%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam33190%
ACT ® Exam3510%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading370500
SAT ® Math380500
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1525
ACT ® English1224
ACT ® Math1523
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving99%46%38%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$12,945$5,356$1,945$10,125
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)10.3%6.5%3.2%
Number in Default523418
Number in Repayment501519559
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$24,780$24,780$23,600
In-State Tuition and Fees$24,780$24,780$23,600
Out of State Tuition and Fees$24,780$24,780$23,600
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,760$9,760$9,300
Other Expenses$1,000$1,000$1,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,000$7,000$7,000
Other Expenses$1,000$1,000$1,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,000$1,000$4,000
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$36,540$36,540$34,900
In-State$36,540$36,540$34,900
Out of State$36,540$36,540$34,900
Off Campus
In-District$33,780$33,780$32,600
In-State$33,780$33,780$32,600
Out of State$33,780$33,780$32,600
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,780$29,780$28,600
In-State$29,780$29,780$28,600
Out of State$29,780$29,780$28,600
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelor
Agriculture Operations
Animal Training Degree17-
Equine Studies Degree--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting and Finance Degree-4
Business Administration Degree-55
Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-4
Marketing Degree-2
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree-7
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree5-
Elementary Education Degree-8
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing Degree603
Pre-Veterinary Studies Degree-3
Veterinary Assistant Degree284
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other Degree-8
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-15
Psychology, Other Degree-1
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-1
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-7
 
Security and Protective Services
Forensic Science Degree-2
Law Enforcement Administration Degree19
Police Science Degree-3
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design Degree-6
Interior Design Degree-5
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,758
    • Undergraduate: 1,758
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 576 Female: 1,182
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 576 Female: 1,182
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,427 Part-Time: 331
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,427 Part-Time: 331
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown59334%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18261%
Ages 18-1950429%
Ages 20-2143325%
Ages 22-2426215%
Ages 25-291317%
Ages 30-341227%
Ages 35-39905%
Ages 40-491277%
Ages 50-65342%
Age Over 6510.06%
Age Unknown282%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees394212182
Faculty Status15542113
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service15542113
Primarily Instruction15542113
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3636-
Other Professionals815229
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1228240
Clerical And Secretarial25214
Skilled Crafts66-
Service and/or Maintenance794732
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,800 (42)$65,967 (12)$58,733 (30)
Professor$65,581 (23)$76,371 (7)$60,860 (16)
Associate Professor$55,814 (12)$51,401 (5)$58,966 (7)
Assistant Professor$54,475 (5)- (-)$54,475 (5)
Instructor$51,549 (2)- (-)$51,549 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,800 (42)$65,967 (12)$58,733 (30)
Professor$65,581 (23)$76,371 (7)$60,860 (16)
Associate Professor$55,814 (12)$51,401 (5)$58,966 (7)
Assistant Professor$54,475 (5)- (-)$54,475 (5)
Instructor$51,549 (2)- (-)$51,549 (2)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes406230176
Unduplicated Athletes371216155
Baseball2525-
Basketball321616
Field Hockey20-20
Football8585-
Golf1111-
Ice Hockey3434-
Lacrosse542727
Soccer472324
Softball17-17
Tennis23914
Volleyball16-16
Equestrian42-42
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$10,708$8,687
Assistant Coaches-$5,410$4,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches412417
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Lacrosse523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Equestrian2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 5%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students33%
 
By Gender
Male26%
Female34%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black18%
Asian40%
Hispanic22%
White36%
Unknown22%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less11%
5 Years20%
6 Years21%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-2
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related-2
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault13
Burglary57
On Campus
Aggravated Assault46
Burglary119
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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