Beacon College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Beacon College is a private university in Leesburg, Florida, enrolling about 506 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 43.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $29,420 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $51,680
- 2024 Average Net Price: $53,517 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 43.47% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 506 98.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 19.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 573
- Applicants (IPEDS): 593
- Room & Board: $15,658 annual estimate
Beacon College: what the data shows
Common questions about Beacon College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Beacon College?
Beacon College is located in Leesburg, FL (ZIP 34748).
NCES locale classification: Rural distant.
Is Beacon College public or private?
Beacon College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Beacon College cost?
Published tuition: $51,680.
Average net price after aid: $53,517.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $47,601 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $47,213 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $52,117 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $55,423 |
| $110,001+ | $58,721 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $206,720.
How hard is it to get into Beacon College?
Admission rate: 43.47%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Beacon College?
Total enrollment: 506 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 573 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Beacon College?
150%-time completion rate: 60.23%.
First-year retention: 84.9%.
What do graduates of Beacon College earn?
Median earnings: $19,919 six years after entry; $29,420 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
23.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Beacon College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (34 completions)
- Anthrozoology (19 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (18 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (18 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (12 completions)
- Psychology, General (9 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (5 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Beacon College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 43.47%; completion rate 60.23%; median earnings $29,420 at 10 years; net price $53,517. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$51,680
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Beacon College was $51,680.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$53,517
2024 Value
In 2024 Beacon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $53,517.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$214,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$53,517 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$206,720 4-Year Tuition
$15,658 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$68,338 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$273,352 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Beacon College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.91% 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 Beacon 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 Beacon 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 | $31,496 | $31,496 | $39,484 |
| 2014 | $33,016 | $33,016 | $43,362 |
| 2015 | $34,680 | $34,680 | $34,261 |
| 2016 | $36,172 | $36,172 | $37,878 |
| 2017 | $37,788 | $37,788 | $39,510 |
| 2018 | $39,016 | $39,016 | $33,886 |
| 2019 | $40,880 | $40,880 | $43,600 |
| 2020 | $42,900 | $42,900 | $50,481 |
| 2021 | $44,850 | $44,850 | $36,456 |
| 2022 | $47,110 | $47,110 | $36,668 |
| 2023 | $49,230 | $49,230 | $36,576 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43.47% Acceptance Rate
593 Total Applicants
358 Students Admitted
126 First-Time Students Enrolled
35.20% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all 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 & Student Demographics
Beacon College reported total enrollment of about 506 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.4%), Black or African American (14.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). About 23.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 19.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Beacon College in 2024 is 506 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 573 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
84.9%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
45.45% 100% Completion Time
60.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 45.45% of students graduating from Beacon College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 76% male / 24% female
- Anthrozoology: 37% male / 63% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 89% male / 11% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Beacon College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$29,420 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
84.98% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
37.43% Return on Investment
8.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Beacon College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 34 completions
2. Anthrozoology: 19 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 18 completions
4. Public Administration and Social Service: 18 completions
5. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 12 completions
6. Psychology, General: 9 completions
7. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 5 completions
8. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Beacon College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Beacon College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Beacon College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,234
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,122
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Beacon College is a private non-profit institution located in Leesburg, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Anthrozoology, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 506 students. Student body composition includes White (67.4%), Black or African American (14.4%), Hispanic or Latino (8.5%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 43.47%. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.23%. Approximately 23.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 19.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Leesburg, FL 34748
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Beacon 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beacon College located?
Beacon College is located in Leesburg, FL.
What is Beacon College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Beacon College is 43.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 593 applicants and 358 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Beacon College cost?
Reported tuition is $51,680 and average net price is $53,517 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,658 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Beacon College?
Beacon College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 573 students, White (67.4%), Black or African American (14.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Beacon College?
About 19.1% of students at Beacon College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Beacon College earn?
Median earnings are $19,919 six years after entry and $29,420 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Beacon College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Beacon College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Beacon College public or private?
Beacon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Leesburg, FL.
Is Beacon College an HBCU?
No. Beacon College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Beacon College a tribal college?
No. Beacon College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Beacon College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Beacon College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.5%).
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
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.