September 19, 2022

Beacon College earns prestigious ranking

1.1 min read| Published On: September 19th, 2022|

By James Combs

Beacon College earns prestigious ranking

1.1 min read| Published On: September 19th, 2022|

In its 2022-2033 Best Colleges survey, U.S. News & World Report ranked Beacon College in the top 10 (out of 124 institutions) in the category of “Regional Colleges—South.”

The ranking, up over 25 spots from the previous year, is a testament to the faculty, staff, administration, and board of trustees’ devotion to the success of the college’s students.

Beacon College is the country’s first four-year accredited college to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with specific learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The college, located in downtown Leesburg, tailors teaching to each student’s learning style and unique needs, optimizing their potential and providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive in a college academic setting.

Some of Beacon College’s graduates are accepted into large universities, where they pursue advanced degrees. Others become gainfully employed as web page designers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and high school guidance counselors.

This ranking certainly isn’t the first time Beacon College has been nationally recognized.

 

  • Beacon earned the #1 ranking in the respected Peterson’s Guide “20 Great Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities.”
  • Beacon also earned the top ranking in BestValueSchools.com’s “20 Best Value Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities.”
  • In its 2021 “Best College’s” edition, U.S. News and World Report ranked Beacon in the top quartile (25 percent) of all institutions comprising the “Regional Colleges-South” category.
  • In 2019, Beacon earned a #4 ranking in Best Choice Schools analytical survey of “The 20 Most Affordable Colleges with High Four-Year Graduation Rates.” Beacon was the sole Florida institution to earn a spot on this list.

 

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About the Author: James Combs

James Combs was a pillar of Akers Media Group since its inception in 2008. Over the years, he had the honor of interviewing Lake & Sumter County's most fascinating personalities, from innovative business owners to heroic war veterans, bringing their incredible stories to life. Throughout his career, James earned over 50 awards for writing excellence, a testament to his talent and dedication. In 2021, he was inducted into the Akers Media Group Hall of Fame. Sadly, James passed away in 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. His legacy of storytelling and excellence continues to inspire us all.

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