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Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey-Beacom College
WILMINGTON, DE . 4 Year 3.7
#1435 in Best Colleges in America
4701 LIMESTONE RD WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Overview

Goldey–Beacom College is a private, non-profit university founded in 1886 and located in the suburbs of Wilmington, Delaware. Spanning 24 acres, the college currently enrolls approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. The institution offers associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's programs, and doctoral programs, with a focus on business administration, finance, psychology, and information science. The college emphasizes career-oriented education and small class sizes. The college is a member of the NCAA Division II (CACC) conference, with 13 varsity sports teams, nicknamed the “Lightning.” Tuition is relatively affordable, with international students accounting for approximately 9% of the student body. The campus environment is warm and welcoming, with a focus on affordability and student employment outcomes. The college is highly rated for graduation rates and career readiness.

Rankings

  • 164

    #164 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 3

    #3 in Best Value Colleges in Delaware

  • 283

    #283 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 164 of 454
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 283 of 1,249
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 301 of 828

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B Athletics
  • CParty Scene
  • CProfessors
  • BLocation
  • B Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    44 Graduates
  • Accounting
    26 Graduates
  • Finance
    19 Graduates
  • Psychology
    17 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    15 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    14 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    12 Graduates
  • Legal Studies
    10 Graduates
  • Marketing
    8 Graduates
  • Entrepreneurship
    7 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 63%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,044
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    592 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    79
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    41%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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