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Beloit College

Beloit College

Beloit, WI · City · 926 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Beloit College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution renowned for its experiential learning model and exceptionally strong programs in anthropology, biochemistry, creative writing, and geology. What truly sets Beloit apart is its innovative "Career Channels" curriculum and Advanced Mentoring Program, which purposefully connect students with professional networks, internships, and faculty advisors starting in their very first semester. Additionally, undergraduates gain rare, graduate-level research and curatorial experience right on campus through two prestigious teaching museums: the Logan Museum of Anthropology and the Wright Museum of Art. This academic depth is paired with a collaborative, quirky, and socially conscious campus culture where a diverse student body is deeply engaged in self-governance, creative expression, and community advocacy.


Wikipedia:Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1846 when Wisconsin was still a territory, it is the state's oldest continuously operated college. It has an enrollment of roughly 1,000 undergraduate students.

Location
Beloit, WI, 53511-5595 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
65 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$71,365
Avg net price
$21,526
Room & board
$11,264
Tuition
$60,886
Books & supplies
$1,154/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$15,176
$30–48k
$16,482
$48–75k
$18,028
$75–110k
$22,781
$110k+
$27,871
Admissions
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1287
Reading 590720
Math 610710
ACT midpoint
26
Composite 2430
English 2433
Math 2027
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Beloit College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
69%
4-yr on-time completion
55%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
73%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
8%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,660
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,260
Median debt
$25,738
Monthly loan payment
$273
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,692
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
19%
Median family income
$69,784
Independent students
3%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
18%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
13%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,660
10 years after entry
$53,260
Biology, General25
Psychology, General24
Sociology24
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies20
Anthropology18
Education, General16
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics15
Communication and Media Studies14
Science, Technology and Society13
Economics13
Business/Managerial Economics12
Computer Science11
Political Science and Government11
Chemistry9
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences8
History8
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Institutional
Endowment
$84M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
78%
Avg faculty salary
$7,725/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,768
Federal loan rate
54%

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