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Summary
Beacon College is a private institution that was founded in 1989. It has a city setting and the campus size is 5 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $29,250 (2011-12).
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Beacon College is the nation's only four-year college with the mission of providing academic degree programs exclusively for students with learning disabilities. The cornerstone of the Beacon College program is the individualized academic mentoring program and the delivery of student support srvices. We believe it is the responsibility of the Institution to utilize teaching methodologies that facilitate learning and meet the academic needs of a diverse student population. Beacon College's holistic approach assists students in achieving academic excellence and an understanding of their cognitive stengths for success in personal and professional pursuits. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Beacon College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Beacon College is $50. It is selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86.0 percent.
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| Student-faculty ratio | N/A | |
| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
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| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Beacon College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and placement service. Beacon College also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Beacon College, 45 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Beacon College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 45% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $29,250 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $4,175 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
