Goldey-Beacom College enters its second century firmly committed to the proud tradition of providing accessible education of the highest quality. An independent, multilevel college of business, Goldey-Beacom College offers challenging undergraduate and masters-level programs, including the Masters in Business Administration. As a teaching-oriented institution of higher learning, the College emphasizes instructional excellence in the classroom and is committed to sustaining faculty who are caring, dedicated and knowledgeable in their respective fields; who motivate their students to realize their full learning potential; and, above all, who represent the very best in teaching excellence. Goldey-Beacom College is further committed to providing a caring, wholesome, intellectually stimulating learning environment to its students so that they may grow as individuals and become worthy, productive members of society.
< CollapseGoldey-Beacom College is a private, coeducational college offering bachelors and masters degrees in all areas of business. It was founded in 1886.
Located in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware, with easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Washington D.C. and other major east coast cities. The city of Wilmington is a major industrial center in the Mid-Atlantic region and home to 60% of the Fortune 500 companies (e.g. DuPont, ICI Americas, MBNA, and Hercules).
Goldey-Beacom College is a small college located in the heart of Pike Creek Valley that offers the of business education to its students. Its yearly enrollment consists primarily of international and local students.
It has graduated small business managers and owners across the state of Delaware. Among its alumni are shop owners, managers, and small-business entrepreneurs.
The College traces its origins to September 1, 1886, when business educator Mr. Goldey opened the Wilmington Commercial College with only five students. In 1900, one of Goldey's best instructors, W.H. Beacom parted ways opening his own school, only blocks away. By 1929, the re-named Beacom College had an enrollment over 1000, and for four decades the two engaged in fierce competition. In 1951, the two entities merged, giving rise to today's Goldey-Beacom College. In 1974, the College relocated from its landlocked downtown Wilmington location to the present suburban Pike Creek campus.
The College was first accredited by the Middle States Association in 1976, and has offered baccalaureate degrees since 1978. In 1992, Goldey-Beacom established its first MBA program, which today thrives with over 300 students. In 1997-98, the College completed the rigorous self-study process for The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and was awarded full ten-year accreditation as a school of business to offer the bachelors and masters degrees--recognition earned by few of the nation's business programs.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 33% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) Track (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 11,850 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,430 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 306 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,007 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 500 | 2% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,960 | 58% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,003 | 59% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 66% (Selective) |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
