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Ranks 3118th overall and 103rd in Georgia

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Columbus, GA 31909-4663

Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population27,872 (27,677 urban / 195 rural)
Households10,812 (2.56 people per house)
Families7,965 (3.0 people per family)
Pop. — African American3,389
Pop. — Asian934
Pop. — Pacific Islander56
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native217
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)23,328
Pop. — Other425
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions

UndergraduateN/A
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationN/A
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingN/A

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadNo
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Beacon University?

Ranks 2229th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $7,087 $7,087 $7,087
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $675 $675 $675
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $225 $225 $225
FT Graduate Tuition $6,298 $6,298 $6,298
FT Graduate Required Fees $315 $315 $315
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $256 $256 $256
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $14,093 $14,093 $14,093
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $16,461 $16,461 $16,461
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,493 $10,493 $10,493

Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

  In State Out of State
Theology Degree — Tuition $6,298 $6,298
Theology Degree — Required Fees $315 $315

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $6,120 trend  $7,762 $6,120 trend  $7,762 $6,120 trend  $7,762
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $450 trend  $600
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  $3,600
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  $2,131
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,613 trend  $5,968
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $5,713 trend  $2,131
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,844 trend  $2,131

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$75
Graduate Application Fee$90
First Professional Application Fee$90
Applicants 32 (20 male / 12 female)
Admitted 32 (20 male / 12 female)
Admission rate 100%
First-time Enrollment 32 (20 male / 12 female)
FT Enrollment 10 (8 male / 2 female)
PT Enrollment 22 (12 male / 10 female)
Total Enrollment262

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Beacon University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoRequired
Admission test scoresRecommended
TOEFLRecommended
Other testsRecommended

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Beacon University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentNo
Career PlacementNo
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity8
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,500
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Beacon University Ranks 2407th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $3,706 3 pie   43%
State & Local Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Institutional Grant Aid N/A N/A pie   0%
Student Loan Aid $4,241 3 pie   43%
Any financial aid type   6 pie   86%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Beacon University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
134
Black Non-Hispanic
5781138
Hispanic
6410
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/A22
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/A11
White Non-Hispanic
5942101
Race Unknown
336
Total 126 136 262

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Beacon University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/AN/AN/A
Black Non-Hispanic
112
Hispanic
N/AN/AN/A
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/AN/AN/A
American Indian / Alaskan Native
N/AN/AN/A
White Non-Hispanic
426
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 5 3 8

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Beacon University.

  Men Women Total
15 11 26
9 4 13
2 5 7
N/A 3 3
N/A N/A N/A

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Bible/Biblical Studies 7 6 13
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 4 2 1 7
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 2 1 3
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Psychology, General
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 17 1 8 26
Total 4 28 1 16 49

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Beacon University Ranks 4273rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system No
Average FT Salary $8,986 ($9,435 male / $7,192 female)
Number of FT Faculty 5 (4 male / 1 female)
Number of PT Faculty 32
FT Faculty Ratio 0.2 : 1
Total Benefits $6,548
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Beacon University offers a robust and dynamic Distance Learning program which focuses on Organizational Management and Development. Both Bachelors and Masters programs are provided via Moodle and require frequent communication with students and instructors. Fully accredited and licensed. Solid program with a great faculty.