Beal College
- 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 Highlights
Beal College serves 207 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is more than the state average of 25%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Beal College | (ME) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 65 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 14 | 14 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 83% | 85% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $14,272 | $11,777 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,999 | $5,500 |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Beal College is Eastern Maine Community College (3.4 miles away).
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- 2,396 students | 3.40 Mi354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
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Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000 42.702,473 - 503 students | 58.20 Mi475 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3300 58.20503 - 4,128 students | 58.60 Mi46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000 58.604,128 - 491 students | 78.70 MiOne College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000 78.70491
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