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Goldey-Beacom College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wilmington, DE

$25,500

Avg tuition

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About Goldey-Beacom College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Goldey-Beacom College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Wilmington, Delaware. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 676, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 55%. The college offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $25,500.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

55% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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1k

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

32%

White

29%

Black

19%

Hispanic

9%

Unknown

5%

Asian

4%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

59% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $25,500 $25,500
Graduate $20,106 $20,106

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $10,040
On-campus other expenses $1,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,040
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,700
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,800

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $38,340 $38,340
Off-campus without family $39,240 $39,240
Off-campus with family $28,300 $28,300

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

74%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

59%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,189
State Grant Aid $805
Institution Grant Aid $16,164
Pell Grant Aid $4,750

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.