Goldey-Beacom College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6164 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1739 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1652 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 5 | In Delaware |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 620
- Graduates
- 392
- 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 63% and is among the top 24% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 63% | 68% |
| Applicants | 625 | 288 | 306 |
| Admissions | 392 | 182 | 208 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 99 | 51 | 48 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 2 | 2 |
460 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
269 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 | 315 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 288 (28%) |
| Black or African American | 181 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 112 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 51 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (4%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Goldey-Beacom College is $13,454 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 | $18,062 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,177 |
| $48-75K | $20,431 |
| $75-110K | $19,838 |
| $110K+ | $20,001 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,050 | $12,672 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,050 | $12,672 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,050 | $12,672 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 452 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,400 |
| Room charge | $8,000 |
| Meal charge | $2,400 |
Goldey-Beacom College majors
Goldey-Beacom College has granted 148 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 195 master's across 11 programs, and 4 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 | 18 | 44 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 23 | 25 | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 32 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | 21 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 5 | 16 | ||
| Taxation | 20 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 5 | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 7 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | 2 | ||
| Human Services, General | 6 | |||
| Legal Studies | 5 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 | |||
| General Studies | 2 | |||
| Communication, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 148 | 195 | 4 |
Goldey-Beacom College has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Goldey-Beacom College has published 86 scientific papers with 403 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Economics, Engineering, Medicine, and Library and Information science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 2 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 |
| 2009 | 2 | 9 |
| 2010 | 2 | 13 |
| 2011 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 0 | 13 |
| 2013 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 3 | 15 |
| 2015 | 4 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 | 12 |
| 2017 | 3 | 14 |
| 2018 | 6 | 19 |
| 2019 | 6 | 26 |
| 2020 | 6 | 36 |
| 2021 | 10 | 54 |
| 2022 | 6 | 57 |
| 2023 | 6 | 46 |
Notable alumni
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Foster Friess
- Occupations
- military personnelinvestor
- 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 | 114 |
| 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 |