Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$19.5k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Beal University
Bangor, ME
Beal University at a glance
Beal University is a private university in Bangor, Maine with 504 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It has an open admission policy (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection). 36% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021).
Tuition
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Acceptance
Open admission
2024-25
Students
504
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
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Financial Aid & Outcomes
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After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $35,639
Median debt at graduation: $19,500
Est. monthly loan payment: $207
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
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How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedBeal University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $50,210, above the $36,965 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Maine.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
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Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Source: IPEDS, open-admission policy reported for 2024-25 (final (revised) release)
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Bangor, ME 04401
Academics
Studying online: most students study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 294 of Beal University's 520 students (57%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 208 (40%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Beal University reported conferring credentials in 13 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Beal University
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- Where is Beal University located?
- Beal University is located in Bangor, ME, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Beal University?
- Beal University is a private university based in ME. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- Is Beal University open admission?
- Yes. Beal University reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.
- How many students attend Beal University?
- Beal University reports total enrollment of approximately 504 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- What is the graduation rate at Beal University?
- Beal University reports a graduation rate of approximately 36% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much do graduates of Beal University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $35,639 for students who received federal financial aid at Beal University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Beal University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Beal University.
- Does Beal University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Beal University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $50,210, above the $36,965 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Maine, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 13 fields Beal University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 91 | Graduate (3 graduate · 3 bachelor's · 85 associate) |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 | Bachelor's (4 bachelor's · 11 associate · 12 certificate) |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 15 | Associate's |
| Precision Metal Working | 13 | Associate's (1 associate · 12 certificate) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | Graduate (4 graduate · 4 associate) |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 | Associate's |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 6 | Certificate |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 6 | Associate's (1 associate · 5 certificate) |
| Biology, General | 6 | Bachelor's |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | Associate's |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 3 | Bachelor's (1 bachelor's · 2 associate) |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 2 | Associate's |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | Associate's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: May 19, 2025.
Facts on this profile of Beal University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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