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Goldey-Beacom College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT RangeN/A
Average GPA3.20
Acceptance Rate84.5%

With an 84.5% acceptance rate, Goldey-Beacom gives many students a real opening, so focus on showing you can thrive after you enroll. The average entering GPA is 3.2; because testing is optional, a solid SAT or ACT score is most useful if your grades are below that or uneven.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Goldey-Beacom College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Goldey-Beacom College enrolls 701 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Goldey-Beacom has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 57%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Location

Wilmington, DE

Undergrad Enrollment701
Freshman Retention72%
SettingSuburban
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1
Graduation Rate57%
Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Goldey-Beacom College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Goldey-Beacom is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes or a possible superscore before you submit your application.

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What you'll actually pay

Goldey-Beacom is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $14,940, and 40% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $18,161, making scholarships an important part of many aid packages.

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Tuition and Fees$14,940
Room and Board$13,320
Average Merit Award$18,161
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid40%
Average Aid Package$25,189
Average Debt at Grad$5,766

Goldey-Beacom’s total listed cost for tuition, fees, room, and board is $28,260. About 40% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $25,189. Merit aid can be significant, with an average merit award of $18,161, and the Taylor Family Scholarship starts at a 3.00 GPA with a $6,000 award. Average debt at graduation is $5,766.

Student life at Goldey-Beacom College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Housing

32% of undergrads live on campus

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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