Goldey-Beacom College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6196 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1738 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1651 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 5 | In Delaware |
| #6292 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6362 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6752 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 702
- Graduates
- 372
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.gbc.edu
Goldey-Beacom College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Goldey-Beacom College has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76% | 77% |
| Applicants | 1,291 | 602 | 689 |
| Admissions | 988 | 460 | 528 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 149 | 78 | 71 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
610 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
206 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 355 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 279 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 121 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 76 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (4%) |
| Asian | 22 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Goldey-Beacom College is $17,417 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,262 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,789 |
| $48-75K | $17,623 |
| $75-110K | $19,179 |
| $110K+ | $21,408 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,440 | $13,050 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,440 | $13,050 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,440 | $13,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 325 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,360 |
| Room charge | $8,400 |
| Meal charge | $3,960 |
Goldey-Beacom College majors
Goldey-Beacom College has granted 143 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 167 master's across 11 programs, and 5 doctorate degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Goldey-Beacom College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, General | 14 | 46 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 26 | 10 | 5 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | 16 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 7 | 15 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | 11 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 17 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | 13 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |||
| Psychology, General | 14 | |||
| Accounting | 4 | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | 9 | ||
| Taxation | 10 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | 3 | ||
| Legal Studies | 8 | |||
| General Studies | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Human Services, General | 3 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | |||
| Communication, General | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 24 | 143 | 167 | 5 |
Goldey-Beacom College has a graduation rate of 59%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 59% | 50% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Goldey-Beacom College has published 102 scientific papers with 638 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Library and Information science, Psychology, Economics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 12 |
| 2007 | 2 | 13 |
| 2008 | 2 | 10 |
| 2009 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | 2 | 15 |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 |
| 2012 | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 | 4 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 | 15 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 |
| 2018 | 6 | 33 |
| 2019 | 7 | 34 |
| 2020 | 6 | 46 |
| 2021 | 9 | 72 |
| 2022 | 7 | 71 |
| 2023 | 7 | 74 |
| 2024 | 8 | 101 |
Notable alumni
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Foster Friess
- Occupations
- investormilitary personnel
- Biography
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Foster Stephen Friess was an American investment manager and prominent donor to the Republican Party and to Christian right causes. He unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for governor of Wyoming in the 2018 election, losing in the primary to State Treasurer Mark Gordon.
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Sherman W. Tribbitt
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sherman Willard Tribbitt was an American merchant and politician from Odessa in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Democratic Party who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as the 17th lieutenant governor of Delaware, and as the 67th governor of Delaware.
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Harris B. McDowell, Jr
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Harris Brown McDowell Jr. was an American farmer and politician from Middletown in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and five terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware.
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Charles I. Stengle
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Charles Irwin Stengle was an American newspaperman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York, serving one term from 1923 to 1925.
General info
| Alternative names | GBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 118 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4701 Limestone Rd Wilmington, Delaware, 19808 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 71,000 |
| Phone | 3029988814 |