Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 667
Graduate Enrollment: 445
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.88%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.9% (2004)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 45.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 34.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 23.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 35.8%
Black: 24.9%
Hispanic: 14.8%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.1%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Black: 24.9%
Hispanic: 14.8%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 5.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.1%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $34,787
In-State tuition: $12,750Out-of-State tuition: $12,750
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $59,399 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,011 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 38.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $18,900 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $200 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $10,839 |
| $30k-48k | $12,670 |
| $48k-75k | $14,831 |
| $75k-110k | $17,003 |
| $110k+ | $15,245 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 55%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $18,900 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,353 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 38.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,448 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,666 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $19,950 | $180 | $23,456 ($1,955) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | $22,850 | $212 | $32,217 ($2,685) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 36 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $37,616 ($3,135) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 33 | $22,434 | $196 | $25,391 ($2,116) | $43,612 ($3,634) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 53 | $48,747 ($4,062) | $75,203 ($6,267) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 27 | $17,737 | $159 | $56,103 ($4,675) | $63,966 ($5,331) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 23 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 106 | $63,622 ($5,302) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 98 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 26 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Taxation. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,535Full time faculty: 27%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $159,899,768 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $194,801,276 (2022)