BECKER COLLEGE

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Becker College

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Worcester, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01615-0071
Main Phone: (508) 791-9241
Web Site: www.beckercollege.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 1,038 (full-time equivalent) students. 82.8% of students attend full-time, while 17.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 87 male students and 296 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 22.7% of the student body, while females made up 77.3%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 84.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 410. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 400 or higher. One fourth of students scored 500 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Certificate, 1-2 years
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Business And Management

Communications Technology

Communications Technology And Technician

Computer

Other Computer Science

Education

Teacher

Health Care

Home Economics

Nutrition

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Law School And Legal

Law And Legal

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Performing And Visual Arts

Commercial Art And Design

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Other Psychology

School Accreditation

Becker College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Becker College is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Becker College belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Division III Independents (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and other sports.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Weekend college
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,125
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 16,575
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,125

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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