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Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate
85%
Accessible
Average net price
$17,045
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$56,160
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Goldey-Beacom College is a private nonprofit college in Wilmington, DE with 691 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,045 per year ($15,802 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,160 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
85%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
1,291
Fall 2023
Admitted
988
Fall 2023
Yield
16%
of admitted students enrolled

What Goldey-Beacom College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$28,893
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$17,160

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$15,802
  • $30–48k$12,687
  • $48–75k$15,677
  • $75–110k$19,652
  • $110k+$22,756

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
$56,160
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$19,953
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
691
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Receive Pell grants
43%
  • White37%
  • Hispanic21%
  • Black22%
  • Asian2%

Goldey-Beacom College FAQ

What is Goldey-Beacom College's acceptance rate?+

Goldey-Beacom College admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Goldey-Beacom College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Goldey-Beacom College?+

In Fall 2023, 1,291 students applied to Goldey-Beacom College and 988 were admitted; 153 enrolled.

Does Goldey-Beacom College consider legacy status?+

No. Goldey-Beacom College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Goldey-Beacom College require an essay?+

Goldey-Beacom College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Goldey-Beacom College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,893 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,045.

What is Goldey-Beacom College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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