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Information Summary
Ranks 4162nd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$6,340 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
71% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
248 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Columbus, GA
| Total Population | 27,872 (27,677 urban / 195 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,812 (2.56 people per house) |
| Families | 7,965 (3.0 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,389 |
| Pop. — Asian | 934 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 56 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 217 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 23,328 |
| Pop. — Other | 425 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Theological seminaries, Bible colleges, and other faith-related institutions
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Beacon University?
Ranks 3466th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,670 | $5,670 | $5,670 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $450 | $450 | $450 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,535 | $5,535 | $5,535 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $270 | $270 | $270 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $205 | $205 | $205 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $6,340 | $6,340 | $6,340 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,439 | $14,439 | $14,439 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,471 | $8,471 | $8,471 |
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 | $5,670 | $5,670 |
| Theology Degree — Required Fees | $270 | $270 |
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 | $6,015  $5,940 |
$6,015  $5,940 |
$6,015  $5,940 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $450  $400 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,830  $5,968 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,761  $2,131 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,204  $2,131 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required |  |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $75 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $90 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $90 |
| Applicants | 69 (36 male / 33 female) |
| Admitted | 49 (28 male / 21 female) |
| Admission rate | 71% |
| First-time Enrollment | 27 (11 male / 16 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 13 (7 male / 6 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 14 (4 male / 10 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 248 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Beacon University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Beacon University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,200 | 6 |  50% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,833 | 8 |  67% |
| Any financial aid type | 9 |  75% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Beacon University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 4 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 62 | 71 | 133 |
Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 56 | 41 | 97 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 126 | 122 | 248 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Beacon University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 13 | |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | |
| 1 | 5 | 6 | |
| N/A | 5 | 5 | |
| N/A | 2 | 2 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Bible/Biblical Studies | 8 | 1 | 4 | 13 | ||||
| Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||||
| Psychology, General | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||||
| Total | 20 | 1 | 13 | 34 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $7,097 ($7,461 male / $4,548 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (7 male / 1 female) |
| Total Benefits | $13,988 |
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