BEACON COLLEGE
- 105 E Main St
- Leesburg, FL 34748
- OPEID College Code: 03373300
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- General Phone: (352) 787-7660
- President: Deborah Brodbeck
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 128
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Beacon College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Website
- www.beaconcollege.edu
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Beacon College is to offer academic degree programs to students with learning disabilities.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Beacon College Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 37 | 16 | 53 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 36 (97%) | 13 (81%) | 49 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 18 (50%) | 11 (85%) | 29 (59%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 30% | 3% | 27% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,500 | $4,731 | $2,837 | $6,466 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 16 | 9 | 5 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $27,400 | $25,850 | $25,050 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,400 | $25,850 | $25,050 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,400 | $25,850 | $25,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,150 | $8,000 | $7,400 |
| Other Expenses | $4,665 | $4,165 | $3,965 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,150 | $8,000 | $7,400 |
| Other Expenses | $4,665 | $4,165 | $3,965 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,295 | $4,165 | $1,716 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| In-State | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| Out of State | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| In-State | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| Out of State | $41,215 | $39,015 | $37,215 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $30,695 | $28,766 | $27,566 |
| In-State | $30,695 | $28,766 | $27,566 |
| Out of State | $30,695 | $28,766 | $27,566 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer Degree | - | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts Degree | 1 | 13 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Human Services Degree | 2 | 11 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 128 Undergraduate: 128
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 80 Female: 48
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 80 Female: 48
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 128 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 128 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 30 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 49 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 37 | 29% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 49 | 43 | 6 |
| Faculty Status | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,284 (13) | $47,877 (4) | $52,799 (9) |
| Professor | $56,138 (3) | $55,367 (1) | $56,523 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $57,648 (2) | - (-) | $57,648 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,895 (2) | $47,990 (1) | $47,800 (1) |
| Instructor | $47,867 (6) | $44,075 (2) | $49,763 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,629 (3) | $62,629 (3) | - (-) |
| Professor | $63,916 (2) | $63,916 (2) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $60,054 (1) | $60,054 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,277 (16) | $49,319 (7) | $52,799 (9) |
| Professor | $54,601 (5) | $53,320 (3) | $56,523 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $54,810 (3) | $49,136 (1) | $57,648 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,895 (2) | $47,990 (1) | $47,800 (1) |
| Instructor | $47,867 (6) | $44,075 (2) | $49,763 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| White | 50% |
Beacon College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Beacon College
- Reviewed on: October 29, 2009
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- This is a wonderful school for a student with learning disabilities to get a start in college experience.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
