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Beloit College Campus Tours & Visits — Beloit, WI

Known for biology — close-knit campus

Beloit College is a private institution in Beloit with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1318, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 898 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,260 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,924.

Established

1846

Motto

Scientia Vera Cum Fide Pura

Mascot

Buccaneer (official), Turtle (unofficial)

Type

Private liberal arts college

Division

Division III

57%

Acceptance

1318

SAT Avg

898

Undergrads

11:1

Student : Faculty

67%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$53,260

Earnings 10yr

$21,924

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#95

Forbes

2025

#458

Washington Monthly

2025

#63

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•The group raised funds for a college in their town and convinced the territorial legislature to enact the charter for Beloit College on February 2, 1846.
•The first building (then called Middle College) was built in 1847, and remains in operation.
•Classes began in the fall of 1847, with the first degrees awarded in 1851.
•Beloit's first president was Aaron Lucius Chapin, who served from 1849 to 1886.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1318

Reading & WritingMid: 635

630720

MathMid: 660

580640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26

2631

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$58,554

Room & Board$10,740

Books & Supplies$1,134

Total Cost of Attendance$68,653

Average Net Price$21,924

Median Debt at Graduation$25,738

Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,637

$30–48K$17,610

$48–75K$18,491

$75–110K$25,700

$110K+$28,465

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,773

Programs (43)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.2%

Freshman Retention86.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,660

10 Years$53,260

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

898

Gender Split

51% / 49%

Women / Men

First Generation

19%

Pell Grant Recipients

29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%

Black 8%

Hispanic 18%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 14%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K

68 mi(118 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

84 mi(146 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

241 mi(418 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKEMilwaukee65 mi

ORDChicago O'Hare68 mi

INDIndianapolis239 mi

Distance to Cities

Milwaukee, WI68 mi

~1h 58m drive

Chicago, IL84 mi

~2h 26m drive

Indianapolis, IN241 mi

~6h 58m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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