Goldey-Beacom College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Goldey-Beacom College was originally founded as Wilmington Commercial College in 1886 with five students. Today, this private college serves about 2,000 full-time and part-time students from its 24-acre campus east of Wilmington. GBC offers 41 career-focused associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in fields such as accounting, communication, and taxation. The college's business major includes 11 possible concentrations, including healthcare management and information technology. GBC also offers a three-year doctor of business administration, which includes a series of eight-week courses focused on advanced business theory and investigation. The college also provides non-degree career training in business by offering undergraduate and graduate certificates. All applicants must complete GBC's online application, although requirements vary for first-year, transfer, and international students. First-year students must submit ACT or SAT scores. GBC's business programs are recognized by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
55% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 6 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |