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Goldey-Beacom College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 450
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 63%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 56%

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Goldey-Beacom College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Goldey-Beacom College is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Delaware is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Goldey-Beacom College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 83% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,750

Cost of attendance at Goldey-Beacom College in 2022 for students from Delaware.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $9,441
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,750

Cost of attendance at Goldey-Beacom College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Delaware's average $22,323
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Goldey-Beacom College received on average $21,044 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.

$21,044
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 43% $5,146 $319,052
Other Federal Grant 100 69% $5,479 $547,884
State Grant/Scholarships 17 12% $573 $9,734
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 144 100% $17,172 $2,472,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 144 100% $21,044 $3,030,368

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College students is 55.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.5%.

55.5%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 45.4% 15 students
  • white 55.3% 26 students
  • hispanic 53.8% 7 students
  • International Students 69.2% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 77.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Goldey-Beacom College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Goldey-Beacom College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)