Beacon College
Leesburg, FL, USA
Beacon College is a private institution based in Leesburg, Florida. It is the first accredited college to exclusively award degrees to students with learning disabilities and features a strong Career Development program for continued success post graduation. Popular fields of study include business, human services, and studio arts. Beacon offers a semester abroad program in Tuscany, Italy, as well as 3-week guided summer trips in a number of countries for cultural or historical learning experiences.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
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Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
16%
Out-Of-State Students
68%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
460
Total Number of Undergrads
460
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
100%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$47,110
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$47,110
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$14,234
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Books and Supplies |
$1000
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
25%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,631
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,485
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,883
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
83%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,612
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,242
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$247
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
67%
US National: 44%
33%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
27
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
85%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Navi-gator
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Orlando
New York
Atlanta
Washington
Miami
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
40%
What Students Are Saying
I must say Beacon College is focused on learning your learning style for your ability to achieve in the class rooms. The Class sizes are very small 15-8 students per class. Beacon College also goes by a critical thinking method that challenges students ability to think critically outside the box.
Shia from Washington , DC
Beacon College is an exceptional school for those who have a learning or a physical disability . The teachers are really devoted to helping you succeed in every task that it set before you. although it is a small school it has a big impact on student success
Adriyan Scipio
It's a great college for students who have a Learning Disability and who are willing to learn more about them self. The professors are excel on what they teach us and taking there time to make sure we understand.
I do enjoy attending Beacon College.
I do enjoy attending Beacon College.
Tiffani from Virgin Islands-U.U.
Beacon College is a great school for students with Learning- Disabilities.They help students with they education that they need for the world field as well as to understand there disabilities. Beacon College can help me achieve my goals and dreams.
Tiffani from St.Thomas, VI
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Beacon College