Becker College
Worcester, MA
Becker College, founded in 1887, is a private, liberal arts, coeducational school, with a branch campus in Leicester. Its 100-acre campus is located in Worcester.
Website: www.becker.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 69% of 4,972 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.08
- SAT Math
- 480-580 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
-
542 average
490-590 range of middle 50% - ACT Composite
- 23 average
20-26 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $57,435
- Tuition and Fees
- $39,200
- Room and Board
- $13,800
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 60%
- Average Freshman Award
- $24,257
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 48
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 30% of classes
20-29 students: 24% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes
Campus Life
- Worcester Population
- 182,669
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Students in College Housing
- 55% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- Hawks
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
8.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.7% White
6.0% Unknown - International Students
- 0.8% from 29 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 73.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is required
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 2 | |
History | 2 | |
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 61 Sever Street
- City, State, Zip
- Worcester, MA 01609
- Phone
- (508) 373-9400
- Fax
- (508) 831-7505
- admissions@becker.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- No fee required
- Application Fee Waiver
- Not reported
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student cannot defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Deadline
- November 16
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 16
- Early Action Notification
- December 15
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Recommended for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- Recommended for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 69% of 4,972 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 71% of 2,839 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 68% of 2,133 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 514 (15%) of 3,451 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 262 (13%) of 2,010 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 252 (17%) of 1,441 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- 75% of 20 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Admission Rate
- 88% of 800 applicants were admitted
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 3.08
- 3.75 and Above
- 16%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 16%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 16%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 20%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 20%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 11%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 480-580 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 2%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 15%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 50%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 30%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 3%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 542 average
490-590 range of middle 50% - Score of 700 - 800
- 2%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 21%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 50%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 26%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 1%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 23 average
20-26 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 8%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 45%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 33%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 13%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $57,435
- Tuition and Fees
- $39,200
- Room and Board
- $13,800
- Books and Supplies
- $960
- Other Expenses
- $3,200
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline January 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning December 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002123 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 376 (94.2%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 350 (93.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 350 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 2 (.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 60%
- Average Award
- $24,257
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 350 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,707
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 266 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,400
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 350 (15.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 43 (11.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,132
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 888 (91.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 833 (93.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 826 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 3 (.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 55%
- Average Award
- $25,324
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 826 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,368
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 677 (81.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,400
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 826 (13.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 146 (11.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,715
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- 27.0%
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- 1.0%
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- Academic scholarships, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- 217
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students
- Number of Awards
- 54
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- $1,300
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, Other
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Game and Interactive Media Design
- Graphic Design
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Visual and performing arts, Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Business administration, nursing, mental health counseling
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 48
- Part-Time Faculty
- 219
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 12%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 29% of classes
10-19 students: 30% of classes
20-29 students: 24% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 2% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 20% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 63% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 61,871
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 404
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
- Not reported
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- Worcester Population
- 182,669
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Boston, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT
- Campus Size
- 100 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 15 average low in January, 74.5 average high in September
- Rain
- 133 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Worcester
- Nearest Train Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in Worcester
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 55% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 45%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- Mascot
- Hawks
- School Colors
- Royal blue, white, and scarlet
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Equestrian Sports | x | x | ||
Field Hockey | x | |||
Football | x | |||
Golf | x | |||
Ice Hockey | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Equestrian Sports | x | |
Field Hockey | x | |
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Equestrian Sports | x | |
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | |
Golf | x | |
Ice Hockey | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- cheerleading, ultimate Frisbee
- Men's Club Sports
- cheerleading, ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, campus activities board (cab), animal health club/pre-veterinary club, international game developers association (igda), dance club, marine wildlife conversation club
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
- Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,882
- Women
- 1,096 (58.2%)
- Men
- 786 (41.8%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,530
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4% Asian
7.3% Black/African-American
8.4% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
71.7% White
6.0% Unknown - International Students.
- 0.8% from 29 countries
- Average Age
- 23
- All Graduate Students
- 10
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 73.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- Not reported
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- Not reported
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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