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Beacon College

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world rank  5651

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Overview

Established in 1989, the Beacon College is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Leesburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Florida. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Beacon College is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Beacon College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 36-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this US higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Beacon College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Beacon College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Beacon College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Beacon College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Beacon College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1989
Motto Lumen Vitae Abundantiorem
Illuminating the Life Abundant
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address 105 E Main Street
Leesburg
34748 Florida
United States
Beacon College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Beacon College Phone Number (352) 787 7660
Beacon College Fax Number (352) 787 0721
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Beacon College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Beacon College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Beacon College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Beacon College.



Beacon College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) Not reported
International
students
40,000-44,999 US$ (36,450-41,010 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Beacon College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Beacon College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 50-59% making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is considered but not required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is required

Source: IPDES


Beacon College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Beacon College's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Beacon College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 250 to 499, making it a very small-sized institution.


Beacon College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Beacon College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Beacon College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Beacon College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Beacon College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Beacon College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Beacon College is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Beacon College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Beacon College's Library
Beacon College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 8,940 physical volumes, 1,084 physical media, 1,006 digital/electronic media and 17 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 8 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Beacon College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Beacon College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Beacon College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 403 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Beacon College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Beacon College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Beacon College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Beacon College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Beacon College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Beacon College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Beacon College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Beacon College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Beacon College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2003


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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