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Goldey-Beacom College Admission Requirements

Wilmington, Delaware

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Your chances of getting into Goldey Beacom College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.7%
Admission Difficulty for Goldey Beacom College
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Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Goldey-Beacom College is 62.7%.  Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in Delaware.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Goldey-Beacom College and can you get accepted?

Goldey-Beacom College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 392 out of the 625 who applied were admitted.

Goldey Beacom College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Goldey-Beacom College?

63% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Goldey Beacom College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.9 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school

Goldey-Beacom College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.9

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into Goldey Beacom College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Goldey-Beacom College are to have around a 2.9 high school GPA. You can get into Goldey-Beacom College with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Goldey-Beacom College accepts 63% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Goldey-Beacom College is 2.9 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #4 in Delaware for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Goldey-Beacom College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Goldey-Beacom College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Goldey Beacom College. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

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Applicants Submitting SAT 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Goldey-Beacom College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

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Applicants Submitting ACT 

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Goldey Beacom College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 306 288 625
Accepted 208 182 392
Acceptance Rate 68% 63% 63%
Enrolled 50 53 103
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 29% 26%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Goldey Beacom College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Goldey Beacom College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Goldey Beacom College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Goldey Beacom College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130989 IPEDS survey data for Goldey Beacom College.

Last updated February 24, 2024