Goldey-Beacom College

4701 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

http://www.gbc.edu/

School Description

Provided by Goldey-Beacom College

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.

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Goldey-Beacom College

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Goldey-Beacom College is a private, coeducational college offering bachelors and masters degrees in all areas of business. It was founded in 1886.

Location

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).

About the School

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.

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 2007, 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.

Today, Goldey-Beacom College offers undergraduate degrees in accounting, finance, human resource management, management, international business, computer information systems, and marketing. The MBA degree is offered with concentrations in financial management, information technology, human resource management, and marketing management, as well as a comprehensive MBA degree. Over 1700 students are enrolled for academic credit at the College.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lightning

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,019
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
71%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,850
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Goldey-Beacom College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
      A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets.
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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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    • Financial Services See more schools with programs in Financial Services
      • Finance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Marketing See more schools with programs in Marketing
      • Marketing/Marketing Management
        A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Financial Services See more schools with programs in Financial Services
      • Finance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
      • Information Science/Studies
        A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
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    • Marketing See more schools with programs in Marketing
      • Marketing/Marketing Management
        A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 71%
Part-Time 29%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 38%
Other 32%
African-American 18%
Asian 7%
Hispanic 5%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 81%
Out-of-State 19%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Delaware 81%
Maryland 8%
Pennsylvania 5%
New Jersey 3%
Georgia 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 33%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

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Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE 19808
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