Beal University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 64% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Beal University is a private for-profit institution located in Bangor, Maine with approximately 503 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $33,857 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $23,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Beal University is a private university in Bangor, Maine, United States. It specializes in professional programs such as healthcare and business. It was established as a business school in 1891.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 34% graduation rate and 50% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth investigating before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $11,261, which limits financial risk if you don't complete the program. However, median earnings of $23,100 a decade after enrollment are quite modest, so make sure the specific healthcare or business credential you're pursuing has clear, stronger local job prospects before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (503 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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