Beal University
Bangor, ME 04401
About Beal University
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 findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,639.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beal University | — | $40,109 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Maine (state median) | $12,983 | $8,205 | 28 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Beal University really?
Evidence: average net price at Beal University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Beal University is $40,109.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $40,109 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $31,904 above the Maine median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $25,138 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Beal University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Beal University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$40,109
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Beal University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse93
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling30
- Welding Technology/Welder16
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician10
- Biomedical Sciences, General8
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Beal University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Beal University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Beal University.
Campus
Location
Bangor, ME
City / state
- ZIP
- 04401
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 2.7× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
484
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 744
- Graduate
- 17
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 54.12%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Beal University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Beal University graduates earn a median of $35,639 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Beal University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $35,639. Median federal loan debt: $19,500. Average net price used in cost models: $40,109.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Beal University graduates report median earnings of $35,639 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Beal University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Beal University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Beal University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Beal University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,909
- Maine median 0.77× the median ($7,625)
- New England median 0.64× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median 0.78× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,994
- Maine median 0.52× the median ($9,650)
- New England median 0.49× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 0.69× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Beal University at a glance
Beal University
Beal University is a private for-profit institution in Bangor, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingWelding Technology/Welder
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian77.1%Race/ethnicity unknown8.7%Black or African American6.6%
Schools near Beal University
Other campuses in Bangor, ME when available, plus nearby institutions in Maine.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Maine, then by similar ownership and admissions.
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 explains Beal University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($40,109), completion (36.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($35,639). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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%).
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.