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Becker College
Worcester, MA
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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/
Private
Co-ed
(58.2%)
1,096 Women
1,096 Women
(41.8%)
786 Men
786 Men
10
Graduate
Students
Graduate
Students
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
- February 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 3.08
- SAT Math
-
530 average
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
- 59%
- Average Freshman Award
- $22,731
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- Not reported
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required
- 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 | Not Reported | |
| 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
- February 15
- 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 15
- Early Decision Notification
- December 15
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 15
- 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
- 530 average
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 March 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 2017 - 18 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 391 (94.2%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 365 (93.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 365 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 1 (.3%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 59%
- Average Award
- $22,731
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 365 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,103
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 336 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,633
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 57 (15.6%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 46 (11.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,467
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 1,427 (91.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,362 (95.4%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,362 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 3 (.2%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 56%
- Average Award
- $21,224
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,362 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,978
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,107 (81.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,344
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 179 (13.1%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 179 (11.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,586
Borrowing
- 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans
- State Loans
- Available
- Other Loans
- Alternative loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Not reported
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- 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
- Leadership
- 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
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Computer Graphics
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Graphic Design
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- 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
- 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
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Social Psychology
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 | ||
| Cheerleading | x | x | ||
| Equestrian Sports | x | x | ||
| Field Hockey | x | |||
| Football | x | |||
| Golf | x | |||
| Ice Hockey | x | |||
| Lacrosse | x | x | ||
| Soccer | x | x | ||
| Softball | x | |||
| Tennis | x | x | ||
| Volleyball | x | |||
| Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | ||
| Basketball | x | |
| Cheerleading | x | |
| Equestrian Sports | x | |
| Field Hockey | x | |
| Football | ||
| Golf | ||
| Ice Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | x | |
| Soccer | x | |
| Softball | x | |
| Tennis | x | |
| Volleyball | x |
| Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | x | |
| Basketball | x | |
| Cheerleading | 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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