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Beal University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Bangor, Maine, Beal University is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Beal University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Beal University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Beal University is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 48%.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Beal University are Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Medical/Clinical Assistant, HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS, Accounting, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Medical/Clinical Assistant

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $22,815
Books and Supplies $1,800
Total Cost $24,615

Accounting

Program Length 16 months
Tuition and Fees $22,910
Books and Supplies $3,400
Total Cost $26,310

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Beal University received on average $4,520 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,520
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 229 61% $4,034 $923,806
Other Federal Grant 232 62% $4,310 $999,980
State Grant/Scholarships 160 43% $982 $157,062
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 256 68% $4,520 $1,157,042

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Beal University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Beal University students is 46.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.2%.

46.1%

  • white 41.3% 45 students
  • unknown 55.6% 30 students

Service Offerings

Beal University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Beal University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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