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Goldey Beacom is in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Goldey Beacom issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to Goldey Beacom are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 500 in 2005.
Approximately 1,263 students study at Goldey Beacom (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school. Goldey Beacom makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Goldey Beacom attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Goldey - Beacom College
4701 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808
General Phone: (302) 225-6265
Admissions Phone: (302) 225-6248
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 225-6265
http://www.gbc.edu
Goldey Beacom awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 327 | business management, finance, marketing, accounting, international business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer and info science, information science |
Number of programs and degrees for Goldey Beacom in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 193 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 136 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 3 |
In 2005, Goldey Beacom had a total enrollment of 1,263 students (923 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 72% |
| Part-Time | 28% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 81% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Goldey Beacom offers campus housing for 305 of its 923 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 400 | 264 | 66% | 264 | 100% |
| Men | 179 | 102 | 57% | 102 | 100% |
| Women | 221 | 162 | 73% | 162 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 225-6248
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,850 |
| Room and board | $ 4,240 |
| Room charge | $ 4,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 843 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,398 |
Financial Aid:
Goldey Beacom participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 225-6265
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $72,631 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $56,344 | 5 | $65,428 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $52,359 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $58,402 | 10 | $59,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 66 | 115 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Track | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 46 | 71 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Goldey Beacom Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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