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%

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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

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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

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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

 

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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

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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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

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

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

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Admissions Office

Address

61 Sever Street

City, State, Zip

Worcester, MA 01609

Phone

(508) 373-9400

Fax

(508) 831-7505

E-mail

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

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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

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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

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

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

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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

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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

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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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

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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

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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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

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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

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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

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

 

Mascot

Hawks

School Colors

Royal blue, white, and scarlet

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading, ultimate Frisbee

Men's Club Sports

cheerleading, ultimate Frisbee

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

 

Student Activities

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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

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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

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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

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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