Becker College
Becker College is one of the seventy-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in an urban area, in Worcester.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,892 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 382 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 279 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 73%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Becker College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $34,650, and fees were $3,600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $34,650 and $3,600 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students1,892 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 10/21/1992 - Current |
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1987 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/2013 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1160 |
| ACT | 20 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,445/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,445/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,445/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $640/credit | |
| In State Students | $640/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $640/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $65,025 | $65,025 | $65,025 |
| ADN | 70 | $101,150 | $101,150 | $101,150 |
| BSN | 125 | $180,625 | $180,625 | $180,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $32,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Becker College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 32% | $4,403 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $763 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $1,966 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,114 |
| Federal Student Loans | 79% | $5,619 |
| Private Loans | 21% | $19,889 |
$33,344
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$28,865 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$29,425 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$31,467 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$34,191 |
| Over $110,000$35,827 |
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Student Population
1,882
Undergrads
10
Graduates
1,103
Women
789
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
69% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.
