D
Below Average
Score: 41/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
42/100 · earnings-weighted

Beal University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Bangor, Maine 04401
Beal University campus, Bangor, ME
Beal University campus, Bangor, ME. Photo: BealCollege, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
F
31/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

520
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Beal University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,639
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,158
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,500
Median debt at graduation
36%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
54.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 44th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Beal University

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Precision Metal Working$44,690$61,300+9%#27 of 66#21$12,270
Health and Medical Administrative Services$35,481$45,283+22%#87 of 286#62$16,790
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$38,540$44,691+6%#275 of 476#227$17,676

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Beal University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $311,416
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,600/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04449 (4.8% cap, Hudson)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

94%
Receive Any Aid
81%
Receive Pell Grants
87%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

520
Total Students
76%
Women
21%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 3%
Black 6%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 3%
Hybrid (Some Online) 40%
Fully Online 57%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 21%
25-64 (Adult) 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Beal University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Beal University?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Beal University?
The graduation rate at Beal University is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Beal University a good school?
Beal University has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Beal University?
Beal University has a total enrollment of 520 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology