Becker College
61 Sever St, Worcester, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Becker College
About this school
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.
- www.becker.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
10
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,882
- Men:786 Men (41.8%)
- Women:1,096 Women (58.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Becker College is 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
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 2 |
History | - | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 61 Sever Street |
City, State, Zip | Worcester, MA 01609 |
Phone | (508) 373-9400 |
Fax | (508) 831-7505 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission 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 |
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
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
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
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 |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.08 |
375 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 Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 530 average |480-580 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 30% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 3% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 21% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 50% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 26% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-26 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 8% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 45% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 33% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 13% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $39,200 (68.58%)
- Room & Board: - $13,800 (24.14%)
- Other Expenses: - $960 (1.68%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,200 (5.6%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Becker College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002123 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
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 with 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
Scholarchips 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 | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & 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
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
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
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
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 Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Becker College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (22)
- 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
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Visual and performing arts, Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology
Online Degrees
Business administration, nursing, mental health counseling
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (3)
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Social Psychology
Campus Life
Location & Geography
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 |
Available Transportation
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 of College Housing
55% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
45%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | - |
Mascot | Hawks |
School Colors | Royal blue, white, and scarlet |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Equestrian Sports | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Becker College offers 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
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,530
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,882
Women
1,096
Men
786
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
Number of Graduate Students
10