- 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 626 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 22%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Beal University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Beal University
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
60 staff
122 staff
Number of Programs Offered
27
27
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Beal University has grown by 60% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Beal University diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 106% over five years.
Total Enrollment
626 students
2,238 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
626 students
629 students
# Part-Time Students
38 students
1,609 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
619 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
619 students
629 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
7 students
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
38 students
1,609 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
138 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
68%
78%
% Hawaiian
12%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.38
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
27.87%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4238%
0.4238%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,400
$33,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,535
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beal University's ranking?
Beal University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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