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Becker College originated as Leicester Academy in 1784. The Worcester campus, on the other hand, was established in 1887 by E.C.A. Becker. Becker Junior College and Leicester Junior College began working together in 1974 and formally merged in 1977 as Becker College. Currently, Becker College operates two campuses in Worcester and Leicester.
Becker College offers programs in the areas of human and animal health sciences including nursing and veterinary technology, a variety of management and criminal justice disciplines, and niche courses such as computer game design. Overall, the college offers more than 20 concentrations for several bachelor and associate degree programs. It also provides options for adult education.
The college’s athletics department sponsors both men's and women’s intercollegiate sports teams. The teams participate in basketball, baseball, ice hockey, golf, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609-2165
USA
Main Tel: (508) 791-9241
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Becker College HighlightsWhere Becker College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in animal science and care, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 122 | 8 | | Bachelor | 113 | 14 |
Becker StudentsThe student enrollment at Becker was 1,800 in 2007 (1,512 full-time equivalent). About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,725 | | Room | $ 4,500 | | Board | $ 4,800 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Becker participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 44 |
Housing and MealsBecker provides on-campus housing for 685 of its 1,512 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Becker AthleticsSchool sports include football (Independent Northeast Region), basketball (North Atlantic Conference), baseball (North Atlantic Conference), and track ().
Becker Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 71% | | Women | 67% | | All | 69% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 380-490 | | Math | 380-490 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (14 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (71 awarded) - Accounting and Finance
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
DESIGN (22 awarded) - Graphic Design
- Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LAW (3 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (20 awarded) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (84 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (3 awarded) - Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
- Psychology
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