Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Goldey-Beacom College is a private institution in Wilmington with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 634 undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
59% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,892 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,957.
Established
1886
Mascot
Strike
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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77%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
634Students
18:1Student:Faculty
59%Grad Rate
$59,892Earnings 10yr
$16,957Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$13,440
Room & Board$13,869
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$24,633
Average Net Price$16,957
Median Debt at Graduation$18,900
Monthly Payment (10yr)$200
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,262
$30–48K$13,789
$48–75K$17,623
$75–110K$19,179
$110K+$21,408
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$16,957
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,375
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (45)
Student Body
Undergrads
634
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
Race & Ethnicity
White 37%
Black 21%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate58.9%
Freshman Retention76.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,097
8 Years$46,889
10 Years$59,892
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,700
Men
$53,000
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from DE state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
31 mi(54 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
58 mi(101 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
92 mi(159 min)