Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey-Beacom College is a private research university in Wilmington, Delaware, enrolling about 691 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 84.51% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $59,892 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,940
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,554 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 84.51% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 691 91.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.43%
Goldey-Beacom College: what the data shows
Common questions about Goldey-Beacom College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Goldey-Beacom College?
Goldey-Beacom College is located in Wilmington, DE (ZIP 19808).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Goldey-Beacom College public or private?
Goldey-Beacom College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Goldey-Beacom College cost?
Published tuition: $14,940.
Average net price after aid: $15,554.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,367 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,549 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $15,777 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,540 |
| $110,001+ | $20,121 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $59,760.
How hard is it to get into Goldey-Beacom College?
Admission rate: 84.51%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Goldey-Beacom College?
Total enrollment: 691 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.43%.
First-year retention: 71.8%.
What do graduates of Goldey-Beacom College earn?
Median earnings: $45,097 six years after entry; $59,892 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,900.
37.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Goldey-Beacom College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (302 completions)
- CIP 520201 (76 completions)
- Finance, General (39 completions)
- CIP 520301 (20 completions)
- CIP 422803 (18 completions)
- CIP 521206 (17 completions)
- General Psychology (15 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (15 completions)
- CIP 521001 (14 completions)
- CIP 520213 (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Goldey-Beacom College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 84.51%; completion rate 57.43%; median earnings $59,892 at 10 years; net price $15,554. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$14,940
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Goldey-Beacom College was $14,940.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,554
2024 Value
In 2024 Goldey-Beacom College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,554.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$62,216 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,554 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$59,760 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Goldey-Beacom College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
37.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Goldey-Beacom College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Goldey-Beacom College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,140 | $22,140 | $19,510 |
| 2014 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $19,000 |
| 2015 | $22,950 | $22,950 | $14,394 |
| 2016 | $23,400 | $23,400 | $15,021 |
| 2017 | $23,850 | $23,850 | $14,222 |
| 2018 | $24,300 | $24,300 | $14,065 |
| 2019 | $24,780 | $24,780 | $14,504 |
| 2020 | $25,500 | $25,500 | $17,375 |
| 2021 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $13,206 |
| 2022 | $13,050 | $13,050 | $19,276 |
| 2023 | $13,440 | $13,440 | $16,957 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84.51% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Goldey-Beacom College in 2024 is 691 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.84% 100% Completion Time
57.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.84% of students graduating from Goldey-Beacom College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Goldey-Beacom College.
Return on Investment
$18,900 Median Student Debt
$59,892 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
862.65% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Goldey-Beacom College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 76 completions
Finance, General: 39 completions
CIP 52.0301: 20 completions
CIP 42.2803: 18 completions
CIP 52.1206: 17 completions
General Psychology: 15 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 15 completions
CIP 52.1001: 14 completions
CIP 52.0213: 13 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 302 completions
Most popular programs at Goldey-Beacom College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Goldey-Beacom College graduates.
About
Goldey-Beacom College is a private non-profit institution located in Wilmington, DE, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 691 students. The admission rate is 84.51%. The institution maintains a 57.43% graduation rate. Approximately 37.89% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Wilmington, DE 19808
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Goldey-Beacom College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Goldey-Beacom College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $14,940 and average net price is $15,554 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Goldey-Beacom College?
The admission rate is 84.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Goldey-Beacom College earn?
Median earnings are $45,097 six years after entry and $59,892 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Goldey-Beacom College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,900.
How big is Goldey-Beacom College?
Total enrollment is about 691 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Goldey-Beacom College public or private?
Goldey-Beacom College is a private nonprofit institution located in Wilmington, DE.
Is Goldey-Beacom College an HBCU?
No. Goldey-Beacom College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Goldey-Beacom College a tribal college?
No. Goldey-Beacom College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Goldey-Beacom College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Goldey-Beacom College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.0%).
Is Goldey-Beacom College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Goldey-Beacom College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.