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Beal University

#2419 in US ranking Bangor, ME
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,800
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
36%
Median salary
$50,579
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Beal University?

Beal University is a career-focused institution in Bangor, Maine, with roots dating to 1891. It operated for much of its history as Beal College before adopting the Beal University name.

The name change reflects an institution that offers more than its original business-oriented training. Today, its programs include health care and other professional fields. Applicants comparing older references to "Beal College" with current information should check the program name and credential carefully: a historical reference may describe a different version of the institution or its offerings.

What are the faculties and departments at Beal University?

Beal University organizes its academics around career-oriented programs rather than a broad collection of traditional liberal-arts colleges. Areas represented in its academic offerings include nursing and allied health, health administration, business, and plant-related studies.

Program titles alone do not establish which credential is available or whether a course can be completed online. Prospective students should use the current academic catalog to confirm the degree or certificate, delivery format, required clinical or practical experience, and courses offered at the Bangor location. This is particularly important in health programs, where admission to the university and admission to a particular program may involve different requirements.

What is the location of Beal University?

Beal University is based in Bangor, Maine. Its location suits students looking for a smaller-city setting, but the practical value of being nearby depends on whether their chosen program requires campus attendance, laboratory work, or clinical placements.

Bangor is a regional center for health care and other services. Bangor International Airport serves the area. Students planning to commute should check the location of every required activity - not just classes - because a clinical site or other placement may have a different address and schedule.

What is the mission and vision of Beal University?

Beal University's educational focus is preparation for careers through applied study. Its present-day program mix, particularly in health care and professional fields, is consistent with that purpose; a mission statement, however, should be understood as an institutional goal rather than evidence that every student obtains a particular job outcome.

Applicants can evaluate that goal in concrete terms by comparing a program's curriculum, hands-on requirements, credential, and any relevant licensing pathway with the work they intend to pursue.

Beal University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Beal University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Small

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Other

Foundation year

1891

Beal University Accreditation

Beal University is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Beal University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.