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Goldey-Beacom College
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  • 4 Year
  • WILMINGTON, DE

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

About

4701 LIMESTONE RD
WILMINGTON, DE 19808
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
From Goldey-Beacom College

For over 135 years, aspiring professionals just like you have started at Goldey-Beacom College. GBC is located in Pike Creek, a suburb of Wilmington, with traditional and apartment style residence halls, a full-service meal plan, and three-day weekends, every weekend! Our student population represents 65 countries and 22 US states. GBC has rolling admissions, test optional, and applying is free.

As Delaware's only Tier 1 Economic Mobility Institution, our graduates are set up with economic success after graduation with our historic placement rate. In fact, 9 out of every 10 students either find a career or continue their education within 6 months after graduation.

Our student teacher ratio is 17:1, which means you will be more than just a student ID number. Our staff and faculty will get to know you, and more importantly, how you learn. Ensuring that you will become a master in your field of study.

Come see for yourself how you can Beacom who you were meant to be. Apply today.

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Goldey-Beacom College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
63%
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$14,637 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,044 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 9 responses
75%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 12 responses
83%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 12 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    59%
  • On Campus
    19%
  • Online
    21%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
592 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
79
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
41%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 4 responses
  • Hard working
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
53%
Poll
58%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 12 responses
Poll
38%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 16 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 9 responses
  • Small and very student oriented
    56%
  • Very business oriented
    44%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,500 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
71%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 7 responses

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