Goldey-Beacom College Announces MSCHE Reaffirmation

Wilmington, DE – The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action
on March 13, 2025, and issued a Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) to Goldey-Beacom
College (GBC) verifying that reaffirmation has been issued through 2032-2033.

Collectively, the visiting team said that many individuals and teams at the institution should be
commended for developing and implementing a considerable amount of operational change,
reorganization, and program and office development since 2019. The visiting team recognized
that the parts and sum of these changes, while challenging and tiring, ultimately improve the
student experience and alignment to the GBC mission.

“With this reaffirmation of the College’s accreditation, Goldey-Beacom College has now been
continuously accredited for the past 49 years,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, president of GBC.
“We achieved our first accreditation in 1976 and were delighted back then to have the excellence
in our academic programs recognized. It is no different today. We are delighted that our regional
accreditor recognizes our excellence, and we here at GBC are very proud of our work to provide
a quality education that results in demonstrated career success for our students.”

In addition, the College was commended for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
(DEI). All stakeholder groups (especially students) made it clear that the values of diversity,
equity, inclusion and respect are pervasive across the institution.

The visiting MSCHE was impressed with how the institution shows appreciation through various
mechanisms, such as professional development opportunities, tiered compensation levels and
inviting part-time faculty to attend faculty assembly as non-voting members.

The rigorous process included the completion of an in-depth self-study and campus visits from
the MSCHE accrediting team. GBC first achieved accreditation status in 1976 and has
maintained this prestigious status to current day.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a global institutional
accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor
and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational
quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process
ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer
review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29
states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate
programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media,
human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business
administration, entrepreneurship and finance.

The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor
of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource
Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began
offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical
Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human
Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For
over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom
College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by
the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business
Schools and Programs.