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 429 students (76% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 14%.
- Beal College is one of 3 community colleges within Penobscot County, ME.
- The nearest community college to Beal College is New England School of Communications (2.8 miles away).
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 | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 40 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 14 | 14 |
| Total Enrollment | 429 students | 1,107 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 325 students | 421 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 104 students | 686 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| % Black | - | 3% |
| % White | 87% | 86% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.26 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,400 | $33,900 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 94% | 90% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,356 | $12,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,585 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (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 New England School of Communications (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- New England School of CommunicationsPrivate, non-profit443 students | 2.80 Mi1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)941-7176 2.80443 - 2,613 students | 3.50 Mi354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)974-4600 3.502,613 - 2,401 students | 42.80 Mi92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207)453-5000 42.802,401 - Purdue University GlobalPrivate, for profit1,080 students | 58.20 Mi14 Marketplace Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(800)987-7734 58.201,080 - 4,664 students | 58.50 Mi46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)621-3000 58.504,664
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