Beacon College
Empowering Students Who Learn Differently: Beacon College is the first accredited college in the U.S. designed specifically for students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, and other language-based learning disabilities. Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes for excellence in social mobility and innovation, Beacon delivers a college experience that meets students where they are — and helps them go farther than they imagined.
With just over 500 undergraduates from 44 states and 6 countries, Beacon offers a close-knit, supportive community where students receive personalized academic mentoring, use cutting-edge assistive technology, and thrive in small classes led by expert faculty. Students pursue bachelor’s and associate degrees with a variety of minors, enjoy active campus life, and study abroad in places like Japan and Italy.
At Beacon, we believe students who learn differently deserve a college that teaches differently — and supports you every step of the way.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Art & Design
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
You must have a diagnosed learning disability to enroll at Beacon. We are test optional and offer rolling admissions, but we enroll a select quantity of students each year and our class does fill up. You are encouraged to apply before December 15th for our Spring term and March 15th for our Fall term. Explore admission requirements and ways to apply on our website.
Transfer
Many students come to Beacon to access our comprehensive support services and achieve academic success on their path to graduation and a career. If you are looking to reshape your college future, you won’t find a better fit for students with learning differences. Learn more about applying to Beacon as a transfer student.
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Additional information
The cost of attending Beacon is highly competitive for students who learn differently. All support services are included in the cost of tuition. Many families also qualify for medical deductions on taxes because of the specialized nature of our mission. 95% of students receive Beacon-funded scholarships and financial aid, up to $45,000 per year. Explore financial aid that help make a Beacon education affordable.
Visit us
Learning at Beacon is different from anything you’ve experienced. Come see for yourself, talk with our students and faculty — discover how our approach to learning will change your life. We offer campus tours and open houses! schedule your visit online. Want to get to know us better?!? Join us at Virtual Events - Beacon College