Beal College
School Notes Overview:
Beal College strives to provide its traditional and non-traditional students with a quality education to prepare them for careers in Allied Health and Human Services, Business Studies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, and Professional Office Technology and Support. ...
School Overview:
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| County | Penobscot County, ME | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 239 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 134 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 373 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 69% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,740 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 50% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,063 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 5% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $979 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 65% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,459 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Consistent with this mission, Beal College emphasizes practical and life skills. For the student with a sincere desire for self-improvement, these skills lead to success as a graduate. Beal College measures its success by the success of its graduates.
- Since its founding in 1891, Beal College has established a solid reputation for training capable men and women for professional careers.
- Perhaps the most attractive asset that Beal College has to offer is the atmosphere of close cooperation between students, staff and faculty. With a low student-faculty ratio, Beal College students reap the benefits of personal attention that can be offered in a small college atmosphere.
- Beal College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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