Orlando International Airport Airport Shuttle Service through Lake Limo and Lake County Shuttle Service. Advanced reservation (48 hours) required.
Beacon College
105 E. Main Street
|
Leesburg,
FL |
34748
01. What the School is Known For
Most Popular Places On Campus
New Resident Apartment Complex
Student Center
Stoer Building - Office of Student Services
Beacon College Library
Administration Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Disney Attractions
Sea World
Universal Studies
Downtown Disney
Florida Outlets
Leesburg, Florida offers a small and friendly town atmosphere with Orlando theme parks and attractions all within a short drive!
02. Students
Gender
38% female63% male
Out of State
80% are out
of state20% are
in-state
of state20% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
128
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
53
Acceptance Rate
92%
Average HS GPA
2.80
Deadlines
Regular
August 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity
67/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
714 : 1
Total Faculty
18
Terminal Degree
11
Gender
Women
10
Men
8
Minority
1
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
05. Campus Life
Students
95%
First-Year Students
99%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
13
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
1
Join a fraternity
20%
Join a sorority
10%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Celia Corrad
Admissions Counselor
105 East Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-7660
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
352-787-7660
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
periodic times and dates available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Orlando International Airport Take State Road 528 West (Beeline Expressway, Area Attractions) to the Florida Turnpike. Travel north on the Turnpike to Exit 285 that is the Leesburg-Clermont Exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right (north) on Highway 27. At approximately 14 miles, you will see a sign "Downtown Leesburg" (Main Street). Turn right on Main Street. The College is approximately 14 blocks on the right-hand side of the street (105 E. Main Street). Tampa/Clearwater Take I-75 north to the Wildwood Exit. Turn right onto Highway 44 and continue on Highway 44 to downtown Leesburg (do not take the Highway 44 bypass). Proceed on Highway 44 crossing over 14th Street (Highway 27) into the downtown area. The College is approximately 14 blocks on the right-hand side of the street (105 E. Main Street). North Florida (Gainesville, Tallahassee, Atlanta) Take I-75 south to the Wildwood Exit. Follow the directions as indicated from Tampa/Clearwater. Visitors should proceed to the Administration Building where you will be greeted and an admissions counselor will be paged. Parking is available either in the front of the Administrative Offices building, or across the street from the Beacon College Library Building.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Darst Victorian Manor 495 Old US Hwy. 441; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-4050 Guesthouse Inn and Suites 1308 N. 14th Street; Leesburg, FL 352-787-1210 Hampton Inn 19700 Hwy. 441; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-2087 Holiday Inn Express 3601 W. Burleigh Blvd.; Tavares, FL 352-742-1660 Inn on the Green 700 E. Burleigh Blvd.; Tavares, FL 800-935-2935 Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St.; Mt. Dora, FL 800-556-5016 Magnolia Inn 347 E. 3rd Avenue; Mt. Dora, FL 800-776-2112 MicroTel Inn 9700 US Hwy. 441; Leesburg, FL 888-771-7171 Mission Inn 10400 C.R. 48; Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 800-874-9053 Simpsons Bed and Breakfast 441 N. Donnelly St.; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-2087 Super 8 1392 W. North Blvd.; Leesburg, FL 800-800-8000 The Emerald Hill Inn 27751 Lake Jem Rd; Mt. Dora, FL 800-366-9387
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
12. Majors
01 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
02 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3000
Transportation for Commuters
$450
On-Campus Room and Board
8150
Approximate Expenses per year
$39,500
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesApr 1
Notification DateFeb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,750
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,750
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
53
Acceptance Rate
92%
Average HS GPA
2.80
Deadlines
Regular
August 1
SAT & ACT Test Scores
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$27,000
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
3000
Transportation for Commuters
$450
On-Campus Room and Board
8150
Approximate Expenses per year
$39,500
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Mitchell College
New College of Florida
Northeastern University
Rollins College
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
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05. Academics
Student/Faculty
714 : 1
Total Faculty
18
Terminal Degree
11
Gender
Women
10
Men
8
Minority
1
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
06. Student Body
Gender
38% female63% male
Out of State
80% are out
of state20% are
in-state
of state20% are
in-state
Students
100% are
full time0% are
part time
full time0% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
128
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Students
95%
First-Year Students
99%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Most Popular Places On Campus
New Resident Apartment Complex
Student Center
Stoer Building - Office of Student Services
Beacon College Library
Administration Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Disney Attractions
Sea World
Universal Studies
Downtown Disney
Florida Outlets
Leesburg, Florida offers a small and friendly town atmosphere with Orlando theme parks and attractions all within a short drive!
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Celia Corrad
Admissions Counselor
105 East Main Street Leesburg, FL 34748
352-787-7660
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
352-787-7660
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
periodic times and dates available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Orlando International Airport Airport Shuttle Service through Lake Limo and Lake County Shuttle Service. Advanced reservation (48 hours) required.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Orlando International Airport Take State Road 528 West (Beeline Expressway, Area Attractions) to the Florida Turnpike. Travel north on the Turnpike to Exit 285 that is the Leesburg-Clermont Exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right (north) on Highway 27. At approximately 14 miles, you will see a sign "Downtown Leesburg" (Main Street). Turn right on Main Street. The College is approximately 14 blocks on the right-hand side of the street (105 E. Main Street). Tampa/Clearwater Take I-75 north to the Wildwood Exit. Turn right onto Highway 44 and continue on Highway 44 to downtown Leesburg (do not take the Highway 44 bypass). Proceed on Highway 44 crossing over 14th Street (Highway 27) into the downtown area. The College is approximately 14 blocks on the right-hand side of the street (105 E. Main Street). North Florida (Gainesville, Tallahassee, Atlanta) Take I-75 south to the Wildwood Exit. Follow the directions as indicated from Tampa/Clearwater. Visitors should proceed to the Administration Building where you will be greeted and an admissions counselor will be paged. Parking is available either in the front of the Administrative Offices building, or across the street from the Beacon College Library Building.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Darst Victorian Manor 495 Old US Hwy. 441; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-4050 Guesthouse Inn and Suites 1308 N. 14th Street; Leesburg, FL 352-787-1210 Hampton Inn 19700 Hwy. 441; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-2087 Holiday Inn Express 3601 W. Burleigh Blvd.; Tavares, FL 352-742-1660 Inn on the Green 700 E. Burleigh Blvd.; Tavares, FL 800-935-2935 Lakeside Inn 100 N. Alexander St.; Mt. Dora, FL 800-556-5016 Magnolia Inn 347 E. 3rd Avenue; Mt. Dora, FL 800-776-2112 MicroTel Inn 9700 US Hwy. 441; Leesburg, FL 888-771-7171 Mission Inn 10400 C.R. 48; Howey-In-The-Hills, FL 800-874-9053 Simpsons Bed and Breakfast 441 N. Donnelly St.; Mt. Dora, FL 352-383-2087 Super 8 1392 W. North Blvd.; Leesburg, FL 800-800-8000 The Emerald Hill Inn 27751 Lake Jem Rd; Mt. Dora, FL 800-366-9387
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Other
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
13
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
1
Join a fraternity
20%
Join a sorority
10%
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesApr 1
Notification DateFeb 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,750
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,750
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
15. Majors
01 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
02 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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