# Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/goldey-beacom-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 85% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,291 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 988 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $28,893 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,045 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,802 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $12,687 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $15,677 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,652 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,756 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 691 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,160 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,953 (FY2024) |

## What Goldey-Beacom College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 130989. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
