Goldey-Beacom College Earns Fourth Consecutive National Award from College of Distinction
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Wilmington, DE (08/13/2025) — Goldey-Beacom College (GBC), for the fourth consecutive year, has earned the College of Distinction award highlighting the College's unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education. It reflects the College's dedication to fostering hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community and stellar student outcomes.
President Colleen Perry Keith said, "We are passionate about our mission: to empower learners to achieve excellence by linking knowledge to practice. To be recognized for living out our passion for the benefit of our students is high praise, and we are grateful to be recognized."
GBC has been named in four categories:
2025-2026 College of Distinction
2025-2026 College of Distinction, Delaware
2025-2026 College of Distinction, Business
2025-2026 College of Distinction, Career Development
"A truly worthwhile education prepares students to thrive once they walk through that door," said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at COD. He continued, "GBC's curriculum encourages meaningful student-faculty collaboration through experiential learning that is relevant and applicable to the real world. We are more focused on the innovative ways that colleges are offering their own brand of a rich undergraduate education. GBC's individual approach to education helps students achieve success in unique ways that cannot be ranked against others. We are impressed to see how the College brings life to the traditional undergraduate experience. With a welcoming community, an immersive curriculum and strong support networks, GBC is undoubtedly nurturing the growth of tomorrow's leaders."
To be named a College of Distinction, GBC demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning and community involvement.
About Colleges of Distinction
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has been committed to honoring schools throughout the U.S. for their excellence in higher education. Member schools within the Colleges of Distinction consortium distinguish themselves through their dedicated focus on providing outstanding undergraduate experiences. The organization's website offers dynamic college profiles, customized tools, and valuable resources for students, parents, and high school counselors. For more information and to explore how to become a College of Distinction, visit: Colleges of Distinction
About Goldey-Beacom College
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.
The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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