Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey–Beacom College is a private university in Pike Creek Valley, Delaware, United States. Its setting is suburban with a campus of 24 acres (9.7 ha). It uses a semester-based academic calendar and is accredited to award certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees. The institution traces its origins to 1886 when H. S. Goldey opened the Wilmington Commercial College. The current name results from a 1951 merger with Beacom College, founded by and named for W. H. Beacom, a former instructor at Goldey's school.
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85%
Acceptance
$15,554
Net price
691
Enrollment
57%
Grad rate
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Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
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Diversity
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Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
85%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,554
Average net price
$14,940
In-state tuition
$14,940
Out-of-state tuition
$13,320
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$26,502
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
34%
Students with federal loans
$18,900
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$59,892
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$45,097
Median earnings (6 yrs)
57%
Graduation rate
72%
Retention rate
81%
Earn more than a HS grad
$3,874
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
691
Total enrollment
8%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
42%
First-generation
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Race & ethnicity
Goldey-Beacom College FAQ
Is Goldey-Beacom College a public or private school?
Goldey-Beacom College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, DE.
What is the acceptance rate at Goldey-Beacom College?
Goldey-Beacom College has an acceptance rate of 85%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Goldey-Beacom College cost?
The average annual net price at Goldey-Beacom College is $15,554 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $14,940.
What is the graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College?
About 57% of students at Goldey-Beacom College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Goldey-Beacom College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Goldey-Beacom College students earn a median of $59,892 per year.
How many students attend Goldey-Beacom College?
Goldey-Beacom College enrolls about 691 students.
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