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Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey-Beacom College

Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, DE, USA
Private
4 Year
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Overview

At Goldey-Beacom College, students don’t have to figure it all out alone.

GBC is a small, private college in northern Delaware built for students who want a clear path forward. Here, small classes, direct access to professors, and a supportive campus community help students feel known, encouraged, and prepared for what comes next.

Founded in 1886 with a practical focus on career preparation, GBC continues to connect learning with real-world goals. Students choose from career-focused degree programs designed to build the skills employers value, with professors who know their names and care about their progress.

The experience is intentionally straightforward. With a compact campus, no Friday classes, free parking, and support that helps students stay on track, GBC makes college feel more manageable without lowering expectations. From First Year Experience and Registration Week traditions to everyday guidance from faculty and staff, students find a place where they can belong, grow, and move forward with confidence.

Explore GBC’s academic programs, campus life, and admissions options to see if becoming a Bolt feels like your next step.

Acceptance Rate:
77%
Average Net Price:
$19,048
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$19,048
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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.
$14,940
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.
$14,940
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,320
Books and Supplies
$1500
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
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.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,808
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.
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,691
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,252

 

Students receiving state aid
7%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1376
Students receiving federal aid
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,691
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,371
$30k - $48k
$10,844
$48k - $75k
$7,010
$75k - $110k
$5,454
$110k+
$3,225
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$1,463,345
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,541,972

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.
37%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,828
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
Students receiving federal loans
35%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,013
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,861

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
77%
Acceptance Rate
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1291
Students Applied
58
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
3.2
Average GPA

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 302-225-6248
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,074
Total Number of Undergrads
702
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
56%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
20

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
 US National: 44%
50%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
60%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
12
Countries Represented
24
Ethnicity
African American
21%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
15%
White
40%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
11%
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
14
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
32%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Lightning
School Colors
Navy and Gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
9

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,800
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
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
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

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Daryl's Review

from Elkton, MD

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....

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Marcus Antoin's Review

from Wilmington, DE

The school is very helpful to student academically. We offer peer tutoring, and very flexible office hours for our professors, Psychology was the best so far. My psychology teacher was actually the au...

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