Campus Vibe
Tight-knitSuburban
Known for computer science — close-knit campus
Beacon College is a private institution in Leesburg with particular strength in computer science and business.
A small campus of 497 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,420 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $36,576.
Established
1989
Motto
Lumen Vitae Abundantiorem
Mascot
Beacon Blazers
Type
Private college
Campus Visits
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60%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
497Students
12:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$29,420Earnings 10yr
$36,576Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.4%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$49,230
Room & Board$14,842
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$68,815
Average Net Price$36,576
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$28,819
$30–48K$33,856
$48–75K$23,282
$75–110K$33,590
$110K+$45,193
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$36,576
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (16)
Student Body
Undergrads
497
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
Race & Ethnicity
White 68%
Black 12%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate57.3%
Freshman Retention76.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$19,919
8 Years$19,063
10 Years$29,420
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
103Above Average
Estimated from FL state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Orlandopop. 310K
35 mi(61 min)
Tampapop. 390K
69 mi(120 min)
Miamipop. 440K
235 mi(407 min)