Goldey-Beacom College
Goldey-Beacom College is a small, private, non-profit regional college located in the Pike Creek area of Wilmington, Delaware, halfway between New York City and Washington DC. We are considered a part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, situated on a safe, suburban residential campus. Earn your Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in many areas of business and social sciences. Accounting, Finance, Psychology and Criminal Justice are just some of our most popular degrees. Following a recent move to cut our tuition in half, we offer one of the lowest net costs in the region.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Communication
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Social Science
- Psychology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Every application is reviewed individually to determine potential for academic and career success. The admissions evaluation considers such factors as cumulative grade point average, test scores if submitted, and class rank, but recent academic improvement, life challenges, and strong motivation are also considered.
We require:
A completed online application
An official high school transcript, home school completion certificate, or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) and all college transcripts.
We are SAT or ACT Optional. We will evaluate applicants based on the application and the high school transcript alone if scores are not submitted.
We require:
A completed online application
An official high school transcript, home school completion certificate, or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED) and all college transcripts.
We are SAT or ACT Optional. We will evaluate applicants based on the application and the high school transcript alone if scores are not submitted.
Transfer
Goldey-Beacom College welcomes students who transfer from other accredited colleges and universities. Whether you have attended one school or several, we review all your transcripts to help you choose the degree that allows you to maximize your transfer credit. We are a “Transfer-Friendly” institution, and we award the same amount of merit scholarships as we award to first-year students.
Admission Requirements:
A completed online application.
An official high school transcript, home school completion certificate, or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges and universities.
Admission Requirements:
A completed online application.
An official high school transcript, home school completion certificate, or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED).
Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges and universities.
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Additional information
Goldey-Beacom College is committed to providing you with a quality education and college experience. Small size, individualized attention. Apartment-style residence halls on an extremely safe suburban campus. Campus-wide wireless network, on-line library access, personal email accounts, modern computer labs updated regularly. Career-focused curriculum, active internship-for credit program, and strong placement rate for graduates.
Student Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Placement Rate: 90%
100% of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field
GBC is Delaware’s only tier 1 economic mobility school, and one of the most affordable 4-year private colleges in our region. Making high-quality education accessible is an integral part of our mission. That’s why you’ll find ample financial aid options, including generous merit-based scholarships.
Student Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Placement Rate: 90%
100% of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field
GBC is Delaware’s only tier 1 economic mobility school, and one of the most affordable 4-year private colleges in our region. Making high-quality education accessible is an integral part of our mission. That’s why you’ll find ample financial aid options, including generous merit-based scholarships.
Visit us
Experience GBC firsthand by scheduling a tour of our Pike Creek campus. Prospective students and their families can meet with an admissions representative who will guide you around campus and answer any questions. Schedule your individual tour or join us for one of our Saturday Visits.
Saturday Visits
Saturday Visits
Meet with an admissions representative and take a tour of the campus! These sessions provide prospective students with an overview of the College and conclude with a campus tour. Registration begins at 10:45 am and the events starts promptly at 11:00 am.
Can't make it to campus? View our Virtual Tour
We invite you to come visit after you’ve had a chance to explore us on our website. Check out our outstanding career placement office, our faculty, our opportunities for athletics or student organizations. I am confident that you will discover an extraordinarily welcoming community here at Goldey-Beacom, a place that celebrates diversity in all of its forms, a place that feels like home from the moment you arrive.