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Beacon College

Leesburg, Florida 34748

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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60%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
497Students
12:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$29,420Earnings 10yr
$36,576Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.4%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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
10 Years$29,420

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Led by learning-disabilities advocates Marsha Glines, and Patricia and Peter Latham, a group of parents incorporated Beacon College on May 24, 1989.
  • •In 2003, Beacon College earned full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • •^ Beacon College Foundational Documents, Governance and Administration, Volume 1, June 25, 2013.
  • •^ Letter of Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), June, 2003 ^ "Beacon College".

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCO Orlando43 mi
TPA Tampa70 mi
JAX Jacksonville117 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive
New York, NY935 mi · ~27h 1m drive
Hartford, CT1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Providence, RI1073 mi · ~31h drive
Albany, NY1058 mi · ~30h 34m drive
Syracuse, NY1034 mi · ~29h 52m drive
Rochester, NY1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive
Buffalo, NY987 mi · ~28h 31m drive
Philadelphia, PA859 mi · ~24h 49m drive
Pittsburgh, PA811 mi · ~23h 26m drive
Harrisburg, PA841 mi · ~24h 18m drive
Newark, NJ932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Washington, DC750 mi · ~21h 40m drive
Baltimore, MD784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
Atlanta, GA372 mi · ~10h 45m drive
Charlotte, NC447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC517 mi · ~14h 56m drive
Miami, FL235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Orlando, FL35 mi · ~1h 1m drive
Tampa, FL69 mi · ~2h drive
Nashville, TN583 mi · ~16h 51m drive
New Orleans, LA500 mi · ~14h 27m drive
Richmond, VA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Chicago, IL959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Detroit, MI936 mi · ~27h 2m drive
Minneapolis, MN1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive
St. Louis, MO829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Indianapolis, IN795 mi · ~22h 58m drive
Columbus, OH773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Cleveland, OH877 mi · ~25h 20m drive
Milwaukee, WI1039 mi · ~30h 1m drive
Dallas, TX926 mi · ~26h 45m drive
Houston, TX815 mi · ~23h 33m drive
Austin, TX958 mi · ~27h 41m drive
San Antonio, TX1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Los Angeles, CA2163 mi · ~62h 29m drive
San Francisco, CA2402 mi · ~69h 23m drive
San Diego, CA2103 mi · ~60h 45m drive
Seattle, WA2512 mi · ~72h 34m drive
Portland, OR2490 mi · ~71h 56m drive
Denver, CO1514 mi · ~43h 44m drive
Phoenix, AZ1808 mi · ~52h 14m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1880 mi · ~54h 19m drive
Honolulu, HI4706 mi · ~135h 57m drive
Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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