Becker College Description:

Located in Worcester, Massachusetts (with an additional campus in nearby Leicester), Becker College was founded in 1887. Becker College and Leicester Academy merged in 1977, in order to provide broader resources, activities, and academic offerings to their students. Only an hour from Boston, Providence, and Hartford, and three hours from NYC, Becker provides students with a balance of small- and large-city life, with lots of culture, museums, theater, and social events nearby.

Becker offers a range of undergraduate majors, from nursing to veterinary science, to video game graphics and design. The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI) is housed at Becker's campus; MassDigI is a statewide center for the development of video gaming technology, interactive media, and their industries and economy, founded in 2011. A member of NCAA's Division III, Becker offers 16 sports teams. In addition, students can participate in a number of extracurricular activities and student clubs and organizations.

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Admissions Data (2014):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 62%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 450 / 560
  • SAT Math: 440 / 560
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 21 / 25
  • ACT English: 20 / 26
  • ACT Math: 18 / 26
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 1,902 (all undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
• 76% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $32,870
• Books: $960 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,000
• Other Expenses: $3,200
• Total Cost: $49,030

Becker College Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 94%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $15,689
  • Loans: $11,697

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Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Management, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Veterinary Technology, Psychology, Sport and Fitness Administration

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 64%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 28%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Becker College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.becker.edu/about/vision-mission?

"The mission of Becker College is to deliver to each student a transformational learning experience—anchored by academic excellence, social responsibility, and creative expression—that prepares graduates to thrive, contribute to, and lead in a global society."

Becker College profile last updated July 2015.