Beacon College

Beacon College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Leesburg, Florida. Beacon College was founded in 1989 and now enrolls around 426 students a year, including 426 undergrads. Beacon College provides on-campus housing for up to 463 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 95% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Beacon College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Beacon College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Beacon College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Beacon College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Beacon College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Beacon College on the Student Life page.

2021 Beacon College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	45%
Average GPA	3.2
Tuition	$44,200

Is Beacon College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Beacon College offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Beacon College

It is moderately difficult to get into Beacon College. Beacon College admitted 45% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 473 applications received in 2021, 211 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Beacon College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 89% of students who start at Beacon College return the next year. Beacon College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 60%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Beacon College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 82% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Beacon College grads have an average starting salary of $36,661 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Beacon College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Beacon College's endowment was valued at $100000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $9,191 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Beacon College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $20,834 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $27,000 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Beacon College. Based on this information, how does Beacon College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Beacon College a good school for you?

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Where is Beacon College?

Beacon College is located in the small town setting of Leesburg, Florida, less than an hour from Orlando.

If you want to see Beacon College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Florida Turnpike & I-75 to Leesburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Orlando International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Beacon College and Leesburg are like without leaving home.

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