Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE, USA
Originally founded in 1886 as Wilmington Commercial College, Goldey-Beacom College is a 4-year private school in northern Delaware. GBC confers bachelor’s degrees in 41 academic fields of study and all undergraduates must complete a set of general education requirement courses regardless of major or concentration. All classes at GBC are held on a Monday through Thursday schedule, giving students a 3-day weekend every week. To mark the beginning of each new school year, GBC celebrates students returning to campus by holding a Welcome Back Carnival.
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
No
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
78%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,116
Total Number of Undergrads
671
Classroom Sizes
0
100
49%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
54%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
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. |
$13,050
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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. |
$13,050
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$11,600
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Books and Supplies |
$1240
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Aid & Grants
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.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,016
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,189
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,164
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.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,577
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.
$12,539
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.
$184
Majors
Majors Overview
Majors
20
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology, general
- Criminal justice/law enforcement administration
- Business administration and management, general
- Accounting
- Finance, general
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
US National: 44%
53%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
14
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lightning
School Colors
Navy and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
54%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,800
What Students Are Saying
It's a small, yet private business college. The classes are smaller than normal colleges, and you get a lot of one on one time if needed.
Daryl from Elkton, MD
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