Who attends GBC?

• The annual enrollment is approximately 1,600 students including traditional day students, part- time evening students and students in the MBA program.  Currently, GBC students come from 28 states and over 60 countries.

What majors does Goldey-Beacom College offer?

• Goldey-Beacom is Delaware’s only nationally accredited College that is devoted solely to the study of Business.  Students can select from such majors as Accounting, Management, Computer Information Systems, Finance, International Business, and Management Information Systems, to name a few. 

What degree programs are offered?

• Goldey-Beacom offers Associate, Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Business.  All are regionally and nationally accredited. 

What are the requirements to be admitted to GBC? 

• Every application for admission is reviewed individually.  The flexible admissions evaluation at GBC is an academic review.  Consideration is given to grade point average, test scores, and class rank, but personal growth, improvement and motivation are also considered in determining admission.

What is the average class size?

• Class sizes vary from freshman to senior year, but unlike other colleges and universities, Goldey-Beacom has no lecture halls that hold hundreds of students.  Even the most popular classes at GBC seldom have more than 45 to 50 students.  It is school policy for business courses to have less than a 30:1 student to teacher ratio.

What kind of help is available for students?

• The College operates the Academic Resource Center staffed by professional and peer tutors who assist students in areas such as English, mathematics and computers.  In addition, each faculty member is expected to maintain 15 office hours per week to be available to help students.

Are there internship opportunities?

• Through the Office of Career Services, students can find a myriad of internship opportunities to get a head start in their careers.  Each year we sponsor an on-campus internship fair designed to match companies with students who are seeking internship experience.  Over the past several years students have secured internships at sites as varied as Disneyworld, JPMorgan/Chase, ComcastSpectacor, MBNA and Delaware Today magazine.

Who will help me find a job while in school or upon graduation?

• The Office of Career Services assists students and graduates in securing full and part time positions.  The staff of Career Services maintains a library of current job opening, arranges   on-campus recruitment, assists students in resume preparation, coordinates two on-campus Career Fairs each year and can assist students with College Central, the College’s online career and placement service.  Over the past 10 years, the College has recorded a placement rate for its graduates exceeding 90% within weeks of graduation.

Are there scholarships available for freshman or transfer students?

• YES!  Merit based scholarships are awarded to incoming students as part of the admissions process.  These awards range from $500.00 to $5,000.00 a year and many freshman awards are renewable for up to 3 years.

Is financial aid available for all students?

• Over 80% of Goldey-Beacom College students are awarded some form of financial aid ranging from merit scholarships to institutional grants and student loans.  It is the College’s goal to make a Goldey-Beacom College education affordable for all students who desire to attend.

Does Goldey-Beacom College have a sports program?

• Goldey-Beacom is a member of the NCAA, competing at Division II level in all sports including:  Men’s and Women’s soccer, Men’s and Women’s basketball, Men’s and Women’s cross country, Women’s softball and volleyball, Men’s golf and Women's tennis.  As a Division II program, students who participate may be eligible for athletic scholarships.

Does Goldey-Beacom College have residence halls available for all students?

• Goldey-Beacom maintains four residence halls for students who choose to live on campus.  All of the residence halls are garden-style apartments that house 4 or 5 students.  Most apartments have 2 bedrooms, living area, kitchen, and 1 1/2 or 2 bathrooms.  All apartments are fully furnished, air-conditioned, include all utilities, and have internet access through the College’s wireless network.

What makes GBC different?

• First, and foremost, Goldey-Beacom provides a high level of personalized attention.  We are a school where you get to know people – and they get to know you!  In addition, our focus only on business assures our students that they will be well-prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation.   

Does GBC have a non-discrimination policy?

• Absolutely – Goldey-Beacom College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age handicap, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities. admissions, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes.  Inquiries concerning Title IX, Section 504 compliance and information regarding campus accessibility and Title VI should be referred to the Office of Human Resources at hr@gbc.edu. 

Where can I find more information about Goldey-Beacom College?

• You have several choices.  You can request information right now by clicking on admissions@gbc.edu, continue to explore the College web site at www.gbc.edu or call the Office of Admissions to schedule a campus interview at 302-225-6248 or 1-800-833-4877.