Goldey-Beacom College Named to Money’s 2025 Best Colleges List

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DATE: September 10, 2025

Wilmington, DE — Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) has been recognized by Money as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2025, a distinction that highlights the institution’s commitment to expand access to quality education, empower students and transform the campus through innovation, sustainability and academic excellence.

Each year, Money analyzes hundreds of institutions nationwide, evaluating them on graduation rates, affordability, financial aid, alumni outcomes and more. For 2025, only 732 four-year colleges met the rigorous standards required to earn a spot on the list.

“Goldey-Beacom is proud to be recognized among the nation’s best colleges by Money,” said GBC’s President, Dr. Colleen Perry Keith. “This honor reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff who provide students with the tools to achieve their goals and our commitment to keeping a GBC education affordable and accessible.”

According to Money’s profile of GBC, 96% of undergraduate students receive grants, the average graduation time is 4.2 years, and typical early career earnings for graduates are nearly $60,000. These outcomes underscore the College’s focus on pairing strong academic preparation with real-world value.

GBC joins the list alongside other leading public and private institutions recognized for balancing academic excellence with affordability. The full Money 2025 Best Colleges list and methodology can be found at money.com/best-colleges.

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About Goldey-Beacom College

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 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 began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement 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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