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Goldey-Beacom College is a private, MSCHE-accredited business-focused college in Wilmington, Delaware, founded in 1886. Enrolling approximately 1,074 students — 697 undergraduates — Goldey-Beacom offers career-oriented programs in business, accounting, finance, computer information systems, psychology, criminal justice, and emerging fields including fintech, healthcare management, and cybersecurity. The college is ranked #128 in Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report and #62 for Top Performers on Social Mobility, reflecting its commitment to providing affordable access to career-focused education in the Delaware Valley. With a total annual cost of attendance of approximately $33,144 — among the most affordable four-year college experiences in the Mid-Atlantic — and Day 1 CPT authorization for eligible F-1 students, Goldey-Beacom is particularly popular with international students: approximately 26% of the total student body is international. The campus is located in Wilmington, Delaware's largest city and financial capital, within commuting distance of Philadelphia (30 miles), New York City (120 miles), and Washington D.C. (100 miles). Wilmington hosts major financial institutions including Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Capital One, providing outstanding career access for business and finance students.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$17160
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $14,940
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
