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Becker College
61 Sever St
Worcester, MA 01609-2165		 General information
 (508) 791-9241

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Associate degrees, Bachelor degrees
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
Number of students: 1,800 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 30

Mission
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 tomorrow’s leaders and responsible citizens in a global economy.
 
About this School
Becker College is a college in Massachusetts with campuses in Worcester and Leicester.
 
History
The historic Leicester campus began as Leicester Academy in 1784 - the 19th oldest campus in the country and claims a charter signed by John Hancock. The Worcester campus was founded in 1887 by E.C.A. Becker. In 1974, then Becker Junior College and Leicester Junior College began working together to expand academic offerings and provide broader social and recreational opportunities for their students. As a result of their close cooperation, the two were formally consolidated in 1977 as Becker College. Today, Becker offers numerous bachelor degree programs as well as a few associate degree programs. Areas of study include nursing, veterinary science, criminal justice, and various business disciplines. Formats include traditional arrangements and accelerated options for non-traditional students. In addition to academic study, students participate in NCAA Division III athletics as well as a broad array of campus-based social activities. The college's student body has grown to a full-time enrollment of 1,200. The first perfect game pitched in the history of professional baseball occurred on what is now the Elm Park, Worcester, campus of Becker. On June 12, 1880, J. Lee Richmond of the Worcesters accomplished the feat beating Cleveland in a National League game. A marker commemorating the accomplishment is located on the quad off of Sever Street in Worcester.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 24,780$ 23,725$ 21,520
Out of State$ 24,780$ 23,725$ 21,520
Books and Supplies$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000
On-Campus
Room and board$ 9,760$ 9,300$ 8,750
Other Expenses$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000
Off Campus
Room and board$ 7,000$ 7,000$ 7,000
Other Expenses$ 1,000$ 1,000$ 1,000
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 4,000$ 4,000$ 4,000

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 34% $ 3,560
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 21% $ 1,741
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 81% $ 6,322
Loans to students 74% $ 2,997
 
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