Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language
Social Studies	3
History	1
Academic Electives	3

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

105 East Main Street

City, State, Zip

Leesburg, FL 34748

Phone

(352) 638-9731

Fax

(352) 787-0721

E-mail

admissions@beaconcollege.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

August 1

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

3 required for all freshmen

Other

Psycho-educational evaluation showing diagnosed learning disability or ADHD required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record			X
Academic GPA			X
Standardized Tests				X
Class Rank				X
Recommendations			X
Essay				X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest		X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability				X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

53% of 261 applicants were admitted

Women

53% of 102 applicants were admitted

Men

53% of 159 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

Not reported

Women

Not reported

Men

Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

0

Students Accepting Wait List Position

0

Students Admitted From Wait List

0

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

2.94

3.75 and Above

7%

3.50 - 3.74

12%

3.25 - 3.49

14%

3.00 - 3.24

19%

2.50 - 2.99

29%

2.00 - 2.49

16%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

Not reported

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

Score of 18 - 23

Not reported

Score of 12 - 17

Not reported

Score of 6 - 11

Not reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$57,506

Tuition and Fees

$39,016

Room and Board

$11,390

Books and Supplies

$1,000

Other Expenses

$6,100

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline April 1

Award Notification

On or about May 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 033733	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

33 (53.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

24 (72.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

24 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

$17,239

Need-Based Gift

Received by 24 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,684

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 24 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $141

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 6 (25.0%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

9 (14.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,500

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

137 (51.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

118 (86.1%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

118 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

$12,366

Need-Based Gift

Received by 70 (59.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $18,625

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 28 (23.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,229

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 67 (56.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

67 (25.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,470

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

60%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$27,000

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

31.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

26.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Computer and information sciences, Public administration and social services

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Cooperative work study program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

28

Part-Time Faculty

9

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

46%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 43% of classes
10-19 students: 57% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

357,322

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

150

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Leesburg Population

21,142

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Orlando

Campus Size

19 acres

Weather

Temperature

48.6 average low in January, 90.5 average high in September

Rain

116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

 

Nearest Train Station

 

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

85% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

15%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

 

Mascot

 

School Colors

 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

 

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

drama theatre, radio station, national fraternities, national sororities, gamma beta phi, performance club, psychology & human services club, nerd culture club, equine club

Sororities

10% of women participate

Fraternities

35% of men participate

ROTC

 

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

348

Women

144 (41.4%)

Men

204 (58.6%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

344

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.6% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.5% Asian
15.1% Black/African-American
5.8% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
70.1% White
0.0% Unknown

International Students.

1.1% from 3 countries

Average Age

21

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

68.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

56.0%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

68%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

72.0%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

22.0%

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported