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Goldey-Beacom College

Wilmington, Delaware

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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. This location is considered a part of the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan area, situated on a safe, suburban residential campus. The College offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in many areas of business and social sciences. Accounting, Finance, Psychology and Criminal Justice are just some of the most popular degrees. Following a recent move to cut tuition in half, GBC offers one of the lowest net costs in the region.

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When it comes to serving under-served communities of students, Goldey-Beacom ranks among the best colleges for providing meaningful economic advancement for the students who need it most. In fact, the Economic Mobility Index places GBC in the Top 20% of colleges nationwide!  The Tier 1 schools recognized in this ranking help significant numbers of low- to moderate-income students achieve significant economic advancement with the degrees earned.

While the campus size and student body are small, GBC is big on meeting a college-bound student’s expectations. Five residence halls, a newly renovated dining facility, NCAA Division II athletics, plenty of campus activities, and a committed and caring faculty who are available for assistance whenever you need it set this small college apart from many of its larger peer institutions.  The GBC student body is rich in diversity, predominantly persons of color, with no race or ethnicity in the majority. A significant number of students are international, giving every student the opportunity to see the world through different lenses.

Get to know Goldey-Beacom College

Enrolled female students
53%
 
Enrolled male students
47%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
24%
 
Adjuncts
76%
 
Faculty Ratio
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4-year graduation rate
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5-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • International Student Organization
  • Photo & Video Club
High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Common Intellectual Experiences
  • Learning Communities
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Disability Services
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Veteran Services
  • Counseling
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Contact Goldey-Beacom College

Contact Admissions

www.gbc.edu/admissions
(302) 225-6248
admissions@gbc.edu

Campus Location

4701 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

(302) 998-8814
gbc@gbc.edu

Find GBC Online

www.gbc.edu