- 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 University serves 504 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Beal University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Beal University
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1891
Total Faculty
31 staff
67 staff
Number of Programs Offered
25
25
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Futures Through Quality Education
Student Body
The student population of Beal University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Beal University diversity score of 0.42 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 121% over five years.
Total Enrollment
504 students
1,898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
496 students
509 students
# Part-Time Students
8 students
1,389 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
487 students
2,182 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
487 students
504 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
9 students
9 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
8 students
93 students
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
75%
77%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4238%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,400
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,535
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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).
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary E. Beal, Founder -
- Jessica Mitchell, Healthcare Executive -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Beal University?
Beal University famous alumni include: Mary E. Beal, Founder and Jessica Mitchell, Healthcare Executive.
What is Beal University's ranking?
Beal University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Highest completion rates.
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