Beacon by the Numbers - Beacon College About Why Beacon Why Beacon? Beacon by the Numbers The Life Abundant Leadership President Hagerty Leadership Presidential Search Campus & Community Our Campus Our Community Bookstore Mason Art Gallery Directory Accreditation Strategic Plan Policies Student Handbook Title VI Title IX Reasonable Modification Policy Disabilities Accommodations Policy Family Guide Clery Report About Founded in 1989, Beacon College in Leesburg, Florida, stands as a shining beacon of hope and opportunity for students with learning disabilities. 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Academics Academic Programs Anthrozoology Business Management Hospitality and Tourism Computer Information Systems Design and Digital Media Early Childhood and Elementary Education Humanities Human Services Psychology Studio Arts Minors Success & Support Services Academic Advising Academic Support Career Preparation Career Treks Internships Study Abroad Resources Course Catalog Academic Calendars Registrar’s Office Academics Intellectual challenge is at the heart of a Beacon education. We take this very seriously, but we are also very practical about it. Our 10 bachelor’s degree programs are intended to prepare our students to find worthy work in today’s global marketplace.  Additionally, we encourage students to explore their diverse interests through one or more of our 17 minors. 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Quick Links Parents Students Educators Alumni Visit Campus Request Information Apply Give Portals Canvas Email MyBeacon Parent Portal Online Bill Pay Faculty/Staff E-Flame Faculty/Staff MyBeacon Directory Library Beacon by the Numbers About Beacon by the Numbers Get to Know Beacon We’re a close-knit community of diverse learners located in Leesburg, Florida! Here, students with learning differences navigate the academic rigor and expectations of college, gain hands-on career experiences, and build lifelong relationships with peers from around the world. The best way to get to know Beacon is to get an overview of who we are and what our students have accomplished. College Profile Located in Leesburg, Florida Founded in 1989 by visionary parents Dedicated exclusively to the undergraduate preparation of students who learn differently (those diagnosed with LD, ADHD, AD, ASD) First accredited baccalaureate institution in the U.S. exclusively devoted to collegians with learning differences Why Beacon? Our Students 515 Undergraduates representing 42 states and 6 foreign countries 12-15 Average class size 90% Freshman to Sophomore year retention rate 95% of students receive financial assistance Enrollment by Major Anthrozoology 22% Business Management 12% Business Management with Hospitality and Tourism 6% CIS - Information Systems 13% Design and Digital Media 14% Human Services 9% Humanities 5% Psychology 7% Studio Arts 4% Undeclared 8% Faculty and Staff 14:1 Student to faculty ratio 41 Faculty 61% of faculty have a terminal degree Activities and Recreation 27 Student-led organizations 30+ Organized activities each week 15+ Competitive and intramural sports Athletic areas and pocket parks Living and Learning Housing options Dining areas Semester abroad opportunities 3+ International travel opportunities College Rankings Forbes Accessibility 100 Recognized as a biggest innovator and impact-maker in serving individuals with learning disabilities, Beacon College has earned a prestigious spot on Forbes’s inaugural Accessibility 100 list. #21 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional College 2025-2026 Beacon College remains in the top 25 for the fourth consecutive year in Southern colleges and universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Colleges regional rankings, earning a No. 21 ranking. #6 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional College for Social Mobility 2025 According to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges, “some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students.” #1 Peterson’s Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities Peterson’s pointed to Beacon’s flexibility in offering both “associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs designed for students who learn differently” and cheered the “70% on-time graduation rate, which is well above the national average rate for students diagnosed with learning disabilities.” #3 Great Value Colleges As Great Value Colleges put it: “Seven different sources name Beacon College as one of the best colleges for students with disabilities. Beacon’s specialized approach has seen results, with strong numbers to back its education up. #1 BestValueSchools.com for Students with Learning Disabilities Beacon College was rated No. 1 in BestValueSchools.com’s ranking of the 20 Best Value Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities. The website rates universities, colleges, and degree programs for the best return on investment. Apply Today Request Info Plan a Visit Web Design by PHOS Creative Title VI Title IX