Goldey-Beacom College Named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction

CONTACT: Janine G. Sorbello, Dir. of Ext. Affairs

PHONE: 302-225-6261

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DATE: August 14, 2026

Wilmington, DE (08/14/2026) — At a time when students, families and policymakers are asking harder questions about the real value of a college degree, Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) offers a crystal-clear answer. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Colleges of Distinction has named (GBC) a College of Distinction, a designation reserved for institutions whose dedication to the undergraduate experience speaks for itself.

For the fifth consecutive year, this award signifies the school’s adherence to what Colleges of Distinction calls its Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community and Successful Outcomes. Rather than relying on endowment figures or selectivity rates, Colleges of Distinction conducts in-depth research and direct interviews with each institution, selecting only those whose campuses reflect a genuine, student-first philosophy.

“Today’s students are navigating a college landscape shaped by rising costs, rapid technological change, and real uncertainty about the future of work,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “What they need from higher education isn’t just a credential, but preparation for the world ahead. Goldey-Beacom delivers that through the kind of intentional, high-impact education that equips students for whatever comes next.”

Colleges of Distinction was founded on a conviction that still holds: the most meaningful measure of a college is the experience it provides, not its place in a numerical ranking. GBC’s inclusion reflects its mastery of that measure. From undergraduate research and collaborative coursework to immersive service-learning and mentored internships, its students are active participants in their own education.

“No two students arrive on campus with the same goals, background, or definition of success,” Schritter added. “The institutions we recognize understand that. GBC has built an environment where students are supported and challenged in ways that translate into real academic, professional and personal outcomes.”

Visit GBC’s full profile: https://collegesofdistinction.com/school/goldey-beacom-college/

GBC has been named in four categories:

* 2026-2027 College of Distinction

* 2026-2027 College of Distinction, Delaware

* 2026-2027 College of Distinction, Business

* 2026-2027 College of Distinction, Career Development

About Colleges of Distinction

Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to recognizing schools across the United States for their exceptional contributions to higher education. Member institutions within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their unwavering focus on providing an outstanding undergraduate experience. Their website offers dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and valuable resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information and to discover how to become a College of Distinction, visit: CollegesofDistinction.com.

About Goldey-Beacom College

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,100 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has long boasted a more than 90% positive outcome rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

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