- Beckfield College has provided business and career education for Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana residents since 1984. Beckfield College is focused on, and dedicated to, a personalized teaching and learning environment designed to support the personal and professional career development of quality students.
School Highlights
Beckfield College-Florence serves 1,183 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,183 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,906
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 22%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Beckfield College-Florence
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
38 staff
232 staff
Student Body
The student population of Beckfield College-Florence has grown by 66% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 20:1 over five years.
The Beckfield College-Florence diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,183 students
3,779 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
686 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
497 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
118 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
686 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
497 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
16%
10%
% White
78%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4429%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4231%
0.4231%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,906 is less than the state average of $13,988. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,906
$13,988
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,666
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,163
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
80%
78%
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
17
17
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Beckfield College is a private, career college accredited with Honors by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) that has been evolving to meet the educational needs of its learners while meeting the demands of the community and area businesses since 1984. Beckfield College is a coeducational institution with authority to confer Associate, and Bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates. With a campus in Florence, Kentucky and another in Tri-County Cincinnati, Beckfield College focuses on career paths in Advanced Personal Training, Business Administration, Cardiology Technician, Computer Network Administration, Electrocardiography Technician, Criminal Justice, Health Information Technology, Hospitality Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Technology, Nursing (RN to BSN, LPN*, RN*, *upon licensure) and Paralegal Studies. Instructors bring years of real-world, practical experience and education into the classrooms to enhance the students' education. The school's philosophy: Success in College brings Success in Life. For further information, visit http://www.beckfield.edu and follow Beckfield College on Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Beckfield College-Florence cost?
Beckfield College-Florence's private state tuition is approximately $12,906.
What is the acceptance rate of Beckfield College-Florence?
The acceptance rate of Beckfield College-Florence is 80%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
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