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Beacon College, located in Leesburg, Florida, is a not-for-profit, private college established in 1989. The highest degree offered by Beacon College is a bachelor’s degree. Available majors include liberal studies, computer information systems, and human services, as well as others. The educational support services provided by the college include learning specialization programs, supplemental instruction, and a writing center.
Beacon College has many clubs and organizations including the Cycling Club, the Student Government Association, Pride Alliance, the Book Club, and Gamma Beta Phi Society. Financial assistance through loans and grants is provided to eligible students, who can also earn scholarships such as the Jamie Botwick Memorial Scholarship, the Beacon College Community Service Scholarship, and the Kathleen J. Brodbeck Advancement of Women Scholarship.
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Campus Location105 E Main St
Leesburg, FL 34748
USA
Main Tel: (352) 787-7660
Web Site The campus is in a small suburb. |
Beacon College HighlightsWhere Beacon College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in family and social work and liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 23 | 3 | | Associate | 7 | 3 |
Beacon StudentsThe student enrollment at Beacon was 117 in 2007 (117 full-time equivalent). About 75% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 25% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 26,950 | | Room | $ 4,600 | | Board | $ 2,800 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 3,965 |
Financial Aid: Beacon participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 15 |
Housing and MealsBeacon provides on-campus housing for 120 of its 117 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 16 meals weekly.
Beacon Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 78% | | Women | 57% | | All | 71% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (14 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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