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6003 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA 31909-4663
p. 706-323-5364
w. beacon.edu
Columbus, GA 31909-4663
p. 706-323-5364
w. beacon.edu
Beacon University
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Information Summary
Ranks 3118th overall and 103rd in Georgia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
31.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,093 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
26 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 66% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
262 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Columbus, GA 31909-4663
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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  $7,762 |
$6,120  $7,762 |
$6,120  $7,762 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $450  $600 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  $3,600 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  $2,131 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,613  $5,968 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $5,713  $2,131 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,844  $2,131 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/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 Enrollment | 262 |
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
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 | 8 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,500 |
| Board Fee | N/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 |  43% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,241 | 3 |  43% |
| Any financial aid type | 6 |  86% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Beacon University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 57 | 81 | 138 |
Hispanic | 6 | 4 | 10 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 59 | 42 | 101 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 126 | 136 | 262 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Beacon University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/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?
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| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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11 months ago
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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.