Goldey-Beacom College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Wilmington, DE that costs an average of $17,045 a year after financial aid, admits 85% of applicants and graduates 58% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,045
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,160

Private nonprofitLarge suburb691 undergraduates

Cost of Goldey-Beacom College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$28,893
Tuition and fees, in-state$17,160
Housing and food (on campus)$15,824
Books and supplies$1,540
Average net price after aid$17,045

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,802
$30,001–48,000$12,687
$48,001–75,000$15,677
$75,001–110,000$19,652
$110,001+$22,756

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Goldey-Beacom College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate85%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate58%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$46,111
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$56,160
Rank in Delaware (earnings)3rd of 5 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,953
Typical monthly loan payment$227 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans47%

Majors and programs at Goldey-Beacom College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations60$50,392$16,556
Accounting and Related Services28——
Business/Managerial Economics2——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology2——
Communication and Media Studies4——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management———
Criminal Justice and Corrections25——
Data Analytics———
English Language and Literature4——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations10——
Finance and Financial Management Services25——
Health and Medical Administrative Services7——
Human Resources Management and Services8——
Human Services8——
International Business2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Management Information Systems and Services13——
Marketing13——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1——
Non-Professional Legal Studies8——
Psychology29——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services5——
Business Administration, Management and Operations24——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——

Master's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Finance and Financial Management Services74$65,146—
Business Administration, Management and Operations68——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology35—$33,629
Data Analytics2——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations5——
Health and Medical Administrative Services24——
Human Resources Management and Services22——
Insurance———
International Business13——
Management Information Systems and Services26——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods4——
Marketing21——
Taxation23——

Doctoral degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Business/Commerce———

Graduate certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Data Analytics2——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Human Resources Management and Services1——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Marketing———

Similar colleges in Delaware

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Delaware State UniversityDover$19,83247%$51,864
Strayer University-DelawareWilmington——$44,016
Wilmington UniversityNew Castle$20,210—$60,391
University of DelawareNewark$16,33771%$83,800

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About Goldey-Beacom College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationWilmington, DE
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates691
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitegbc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Goldey-Beacom College's acceptance rate?

Goldey-Beacom College admits 85% of applicants.

How much does Goldey-Beacom College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $28,893 a year (tuition and fees: $17,160). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,045 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,802.

How much do Goldey-Beacom College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $56,160 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 5 similar colleges in Delaware. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($50,392 a year after graduation).

What is Goldey-Beacom College's graduation rate?

58% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.