Beal University Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Beal University is a private for-profit two-year college in Bangor, Maine, enrolling about 484 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 36.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (77.1%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $40,109 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 484 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 54.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 27.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 744
Beal University: what the data shows
Common questions about Beal University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Beal University?
Beal University is located in Bangor, ME (ZIP 04401).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Beal University public or private?
Beal University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Beal University cost?
Average net price after aid: $40,109.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $37,660 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $37,580 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $41,605 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $43,903 |
| $110,001+ | $42,643 |
How big is Beal University?
Total enrollment: 484 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 744 students.
Graduate enrollment: 17 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Beal University?
150%-time completion rate: 36.00%.
First-year retention: 25.0%.
What do graduates of Beal University earn?
Median earnings: $40,158 six years after entry; $35,639 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
54.12% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Beal University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (93 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (30 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (16 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Biomedical Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (6 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other (4 completions)
- Accounting (2 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Beal University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.00%; median earnings $35,639 at 10 years; net price $40,109. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Beal University was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$40,109
2024 Value
In 2024 Beal University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $40,109.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$160,436 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$40,109 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Beal University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.00% 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 Beal University 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 Beal University 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 | — | — | $13,709 |
| 2014 | — | — | $12,077 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,235 |
| 2016 | — | — | $15,630 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,720 |
| 2018 | — | — | $14,152 |
| 2020 | — | — | $21,393 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,723 |
| 2022 | — | — | $26,536 |
| 2023 | — | — | $33,857 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
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
Beal University reported total enrollment of about 484 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%), and Black or African American (6.6%). About 54.12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Beal University in 2024 is 484 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 744 students. Graduate enrollment is about 17 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
25.0%
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 77.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
36.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Beal University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 17% male / 83% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 81% male / 19% 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 Beal University.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$35,639 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.72% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
122.14% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Beal University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 93 completions
2. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 30 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 16 completions
4. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 10 completions
5. Biomedical Sciences, General: 8 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 6 completions
8. Hospitality Administration/Management, Other: 4 completions
9. Accounting: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Beal University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Beal University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Beal University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,909
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,994
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Beal University is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 484 students. Student body composition includes White (77.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%), Black or African American (6.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.00%. Approximately 54.12% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Bangor, ME 04401
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.00% graduation rate at Beal University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Beal University located?
Beal University is located in Bangor, ME.
How much does Beal University cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $40,109 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Beal University?
Beal University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 744 students, White (77.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Beal University?
About 54.1% of students at Beal University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Beal University earn?
Median earnings are $40,158 six years after entry and $35,639 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Beal University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Beal University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is Beal University public or private?
Beal University is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, ME.
Is Beal University an HBCU?
No. Beal University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Beal University a tribal college?
No. Beal University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Beal University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Beal University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.1%).
Is Beal University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Beal University 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
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- Bangor, Maine city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
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.