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Becker College traces its beginnings to the Leicester Academy which was established in 1784. E.C.A. Becker founded the Worcester campus in 1887. Leicester Junior College and Becker Junior College began working together in 1974 and were formally merged to form the Becker College in 1977. The college now operates both the Worcester and Leicester campuses in Massachusetts.
Becker College offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in fields such as animal care, veterinary technology, nursing, criminal justice, graphic designing, hospitality and tourism, sports management, and psychology. There are also several accelerated and professional programs of study which lead to Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees.
The sports teams of Becker College are known as the Hawks, and they compete in NCAA Division III. The athletics department fields teams in golf, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, equestrian, field hockey, softball, and volleyball.
Becker is in Worcester, MA. Worcester is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Becker issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include animal science and care, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to Becker are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 480 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 390 to 490 in 2007-2008.
The Becker teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,800 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Becker makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Independent Northeast Region and North Atlantic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Becker College will offer a diverse student population access to a first-class, studentcentered,
private college education, paying particular attention to the needs of first
generation college students, and providing accessible, career-focused academic programs in
a supportive learning environment. This will be accomplished by developing innovative,
cutting-edge curricula and unique delivery systems that respond to the needs of our
students, community and region. We will prepare our students to be tomorrowĘs leaders and
responsible citizens in a global economy."
More complete details are provided below.
Becker College
61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609-2165
General Phone: (508) 791-9241
http://www.becker.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 83 | business management, marketing, accounting and finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 27 | veterinary assistant |
| Design | 27 | interior design, graphic design |
| Animal Science and Care | 21 | animal training, equestrian studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Medicine | 6 | pre-veterinary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
| Law | 3 | legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Media | 1 | animation and special effects |
Number of programs and degrees for Becker in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 150 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 133 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Becker had a total enrollment of 1,800 students (1,573 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 62% |
| Connecticut | 13% |
| Rhode Island | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
Becker offers campus housing for 696 of its 1,573 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Worcester, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,010 | 1,520 | 76% | 527 | 35% |
| Men | 796 | 564 | 71% | 201 | 36% |
| Women | 1,214 | 956 | 79% | 326 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 10 | 11 |
| ACT Math | 13 | 15 |
| ACT Composite | 13 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,780 |
| Room and board | $ 9,760 |
| Room charge | $ 4,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Becker participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 212300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $72,722 | 16 | $62,264 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $54,321 | 5 | $52,864 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $54,651 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $51,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $65,055 | 30 | $58,034 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Independent Northeast Region |
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Training
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Becker Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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