Overview of Goldey-Beacom College

Situated in a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware, Goldey-Beacom College is a private, four-year regional college. The institutions 1,600 students are backed by a student/faculty ratio of 20 to 1 and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s many clubs and organizations. The Goldey-Beacom Lightning play in the NCAA Division II Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,493 (739  undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 44% Male/56% Female
• 89% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $24,300
• Books: $1,032
• Room and Board: $8,182
• Other Expenses: $6,076
• Total Cost: $39,590

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 54%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $18,885
  • Loans: $6,208

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Business Administration

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• Transfer Out Rate: – %
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 27%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 34%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country, Golf, Basketball
• Women’s Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball, Track and Field

Overview of Goldey-Beacom College Admissions

Admissions to Goldey-Beacom College are not highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside the admission offices’ mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the next steps of the application process. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                       

• Goldey-Beacom College Acceptance Rate: 53%
• Goldey-Beacom College has test-optional admissions
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
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Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Goldey-Beacom College, it should be easy for you to gain admission to the schools below. If Goldey-Beacom College is currently out of your reach, you can be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Wilmington University, Chestnut Hill College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Arcadia University, Gallaudet University

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Goldey-Beacom College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admission to these schools.

Alvernia University, Drexel University, Temple University, Washington College, American Jewish University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Goldey-Beacom College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Syracuse University, University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park

Applying to Goldey-Beacom College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.gbc.edu/admissions/apply/undergraduate-admissions.html

Undergraduate Application Link(s): http://choose.gbc.edu/applynow/inquiryform

Graduate Admissions Website: https://www.gbc.edu/admissions/apply/graduate-admissions.html

Graduate Application Link(s): https://campusweb.gbc.edu/ICS/Admissions/