10 Interesting Facts about Beacon College
- Beacon College is a private college located in Leesburg, Florida, USA.
- The college was founded in 1989 and is dedicated to providing higher education opportunities for students with learning disabilities and ADHD.
- Beacon College offers undergraduate programs in various fields of study, including business, humanities, social sciences, and technology.
- The college has an enrollment of around 400 students, and it has a student-to-faculty ratio of 7:1.
- Beacon College is the first college in the United States accredited to award bachelor’s degrees primarily to students with learning disabilities.
- The college offers a range of support services to help students with learning disabilities succeed in their academic pursuits, such as specialized tutoring, assistive technology, and individualized accommodations.
- Beacon College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
- The college has a number of student organizations and clubs, including the Student Government Association, the Drama Club, and the Film Club.
- Beacon College has a vibrant campus life, with a range of events and activities throughout the year, including art exhibitions, music performances, and guest speakers.
- Beacon College is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and it has a diverse student body with students from all over the United States and the world.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
45%
| SAT Range | — |
| ACT Range | — |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| Accepts Common App | Yes |
Tuition & Fee
2022-2023 Tuition Schedule
| All Students | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 | Academic Year | Summer 2023 | |
| Tuition 1 | $ 23,210 | $ 23,210 | $ 46,420 | Per hour | 1 |
| Technology Fee | $ 195 | $ 195 | $ 390 | ||
| Health Services Fee | $ 150 | $ 150 | $ 300 | ||
| Total Tuition & Fees | $ 23,555 | $ 23,555 | $ 47,110 | ||
| Residential Students Only | |||||
| Shared Room Rate – Average 2 | $ 4,237 | $ 4,237 | $ 8,474 | $ 529 | 4 |
| Board – Standard Meal Plan 3 | $ 2,880 | $ 2,880 | $ 5,760 | $ 718 | |
| TOTAL | $ 30,672 | $ 30,672 | $ 61,344 | $ 1,247 |
1 Tuition rate for full-time standard academic course load of 12-15 credit hours.
- Credit Hours in Excess of 15: $ 1,160 per credit hour
- Part-Time Credit Hours ( < 12 ): $ 1,547 per credit hour
Additional Fees
| Application Fee | $ 50 | ||
| Lab Fees | $ 50-300 | As applicable based on course selection | |
| New Student Orientation Fee | $ 450 | First semester only | |
| Graduation Fee | $ 375 | Includes diploma | |
| $ 75 | Diploma only | ||
| Parking Permit | $ 35 | per semester | |
| Study Abroad Orientation Fee | $ 500 | ||
| Airport Shuttle | $ 50 | One-way | Airport transportation must be scheduled and paid for in advance. |
| $ 90 | Round-trip | Transportation | Beacon College | |
| Health Insurance (estimated) | $3,750 | Full year | Mandatory for international students or if proof of insurance is not provided. Must accept or waive annually. |
| $2,188 | Spring entry | Mandatory for international students or if proof of insurance is not provided. Must accept or waive annually. |
All Programs
Beacon offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in the following areas of study:
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Business Management Track
Hospitality Track
Computer Information Systems
Web & Digital Media Track
Information Systems Track
Beacon offers Associate of Science (A.S.) in the following areas of study:
Business Management
Computer Information Systems
Web & Digital Media Track
Information Systems Track
Beacon offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees in the following areas of study:
Human Services
Humanities
Psychology
Studio Arts
Minors
Anthrozoology
Business Management
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems: Web and Digital Media Track
Computer Forensics & Cyber Security
Criminal Justice
Education
English/Literature
Entrepreneurship
Game Design
History
Hospitality
Human Services
Humanities
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Psychology
Studio Arts
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
415 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
12
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