Beacon College

Beacon College is a small private non-profit baccalaureate institution located in Leesburg, Florida, with an undergraduate enrollment of 506. As a baccalaureate-level institution, it concentrates its academic programs at the undergraduate level, offering focused four-year degrees with direct pathways to employment or graduate study. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Florida postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 43% acceptance rate, admission is moderately selective. Admission is competitive but accessible, with 43% of applicants receiving offers each year. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $52,117 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 59%, 14 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $29,420. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.