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Beacon College

Leesburg, FL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate52%

Beacon College Admissions

Beacon College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Beacon College is 52%. Out of 416 applications received in 2023, 216 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Beacon College, the fee for the application costs $50.

Beacon College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Beacon College's admissions stats.

Beacon College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.3
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

Beacon College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Beacon College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Considering Applying Early to Beacon College?


Beacon College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Beacon College Admissions


Is Beacon College Difficult To Get Into?

Beacon College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Beacon College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Beacon College accepted 52% of all applicants, around 216 from 416 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Beacon College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Beacon College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Beacon College

Beacon College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Beacon College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Beacon College

What does Beacon College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Interview Very Important
Recommendation(s) Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Extracurricular Activities Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Academic GPA Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Considered

Make sure to check with Beacon College for more information on admission factors.

Beacon College Application Requirements

To apply to Beacon College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Beacon College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.0
Letter(s) of Recommendation 3
Interview
Other Requirements psycho-educational evaluation showing diagnosed learning disability or ADHD
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Beacon College?

Students admitted to Beacon College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Beacon College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Beacon College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Beacon College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Beacon College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Beacon College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Beacon College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Beacon College.

Does Beacon College accept transfer credits?

✅ Beacon College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Beacon College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Beacon College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Beacon College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Beacon College?

✅ Beacon College is not test optional.

What is Beacon College's acceptance rate?

✅ Beacon College's acceptance rate is 52%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Beacon College?

❌ Beacon College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Beacon College?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Beacon College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

52%

How hard is it to get into Beacon College? Beacon College is a somewhat selective institution. The Beacon College acceptance rate is 52%. This means that the institution accepts 51 out of every 100 applicants.

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Beacon College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Beacon College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Beacon College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Beacon College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Beacon College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.33

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Beacon College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.33. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

501

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

52%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$49,230

Out-of-State

$49,230

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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