Overview
Founded in 1924, Bancroft School of Massage Therapy is one of the oldest massage therapy schools in the United States, based in Worcester, Massachusetts. It focuses exclusively on training students for careers as licensed massage therapists and bodywork professionals, offering diploma and certificate programs rather than traditional degrees. The school has built a reputation within the massage therapy field for rigorous hands-on training and preparing graduates for licensure exams.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Founded | 1924 |
| Total students | 200 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | N/A |
| Graduation rate | N/A |
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Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $16,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,000 |
| Room & board | N/A |
| Average financial aid | N/A |
| Students receiving aid | N/A |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- Massage Therapy Certificate
- Clinical Massage
- Sports Massage
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Bodywork Techniques
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.