Becker College

In 2020, tuition for full-time Becker College students was $36,300 a year.

On average, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

If these numbers feel scary, remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students pay way less than the sticker price after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are awarded. Additionally, student loans can make the amount you do have to pay out of pocket until you're done with college.

In-state vs. Out-of-state Tuition at Becker College

Becker College is a private, nonprofit institution, so it has the same tuition for students from Massachusetts as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for students who are residents of that state.

Choosing a college where you qualify for in-state residency can cut the cost of college tuition. Take the time to check your state's criteria for in-state residency. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. The most common requirement is that students must have lived in the state for a full year before starting school. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.

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Do International Students Pay More to Go to Becker College?

Becker College has the same tuition for international students as for those from out of state.

International students usually do not qualify for for loans or grants from the U.S. government, but should research private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities..

Becker College Housing Expenses and Other Costs

In addition to tuition, room and board, books, transportation and fees are also costs it consider when budgeting for college. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Becker College.

Room and Board Costs at Becker College

Housing and campus dining at Becker College is $13,800 a year. This number covers the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that allows you to eat in the school dining halls.

Meal-plan costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

How Much Do Books Cost at Becker College?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books depends on the courses you take and what kinds of books and materials they require. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Annual Fees

Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs. Students who attend Becker College full time can expect to pay around $3,850 in fees each academic year.

There may be additional fees associated with participating in special activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or playing on an intramural sports team. Many schools have ways for students with demonstrated need to find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.

The Cost of Transportation at Becker College

The total cost of transportation in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school?. Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or will you need to use public transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact your transportation budget.

Where are a college is located can impact your transportation budget. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand getting around in a city might be pricey, but there may be more buses, trains or low-cost flight options to actually get to school. The Becker College campus is in a urban setting in Massachusetts, near Boston ; Providence and RI; Hartford and CT.

Personal Expenses and Other Costs

When budgeting for college, be sure to consider the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo .

Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better estimate of how much students can expect to shell out for Becker College.

How Much Does Becker College Cost?

Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

The majority of Becker College undergrads use financial aid to to cover the cost of tuition.999 of the 1,672 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Becker College meets 55% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $22,697 a year.

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Becker College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Becker College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back. An additional $3.58 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Becker College Net Cost

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Becker College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Becker College seem more manageable.

What will attending Becker College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families get a better idea of the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Becker College's net cost calculator on their website.

Becker College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Students cannot pay tuition in installments. Contact the financial aid office to verify this and discuss options.

Becker College Tuition Waivers

Schools sometimes offer tuition waivers to certain groups, to reduce the total cost of attendance. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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