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    Beloit College

    Beloit, WI · Midwest

    Acceptance rate
    63.0%
    SAT mid-50
    1200-1430
    Cost after aid
    $21,526
    Graduation rate
    71%

    What Beloit College says matters

    How Beloit College rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    63%
    2,429 of 3,853
    Yield
    9.2%
    224 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1260-1430
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    60%1,312 of 2,192
    Women
    67%1,114 of 1,658

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Important

    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities

    Considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • First generation

    Not considered

    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Beloit College published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission129

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    No
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    2,192
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    1,658
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    3
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    1,312
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,114
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    3
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    121
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    103
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    3,853
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    2,429
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    224
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    318
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    274
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    49
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    2,026
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,772
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    154
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,509
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    383
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    21

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Basis for Selection

    Class rank
    Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.08
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.07
    Submitting SAT Scores
    18
    Submitting ACT Scores
    16
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,260
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,325
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,430
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    590
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    685
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    720
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    610
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    635
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    710
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    23.5%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    30%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    19.5%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    23.5%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    26.5%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    23.5%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    25.5%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    32.5%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    44.4
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    27.8
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    27.8
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    33.3
    SAT Math: 600-699
    44.4
    SAT Math: 500-599
    22.2
    SAT Math: Total
    99.9
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    27.8
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    61.1
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    11.1
    SAT Composite: Total
    100
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    25
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    50
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    25
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    26%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    53%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    81%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    19%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    2.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    43%
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    3.1%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    34%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    9.4%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    0
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    19%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    24%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    18%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    9.0%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    1.1%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    8.1%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    21%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    23%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    17%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    20%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    10%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    90%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    0
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.47
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Other Date
    2
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    Yes
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    Yes
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission34

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    40
    Women
    35
    Unknown
    75
    Total
    29
    Men
    26
    Another Gender
    55
    Unknown
    15
    Total
    13
    Women
    28

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Fall
    7
    Winter
    1
    Fall
    12
    Winter
    1
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C or better Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 60 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 60 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: n/a - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 64.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) n/a n/a ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    60
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    60
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    64
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    Academic Offerings and Policies14

    Special Study Options

    Double major
    X
    Exchange student program (domestic)
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Liberal arts/career combination
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Intensive writing
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life33

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    76%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    92%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    8.0%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    76%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    86%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    14%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    100%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    20
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Special housing for international students
    X
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    X
    Cooperative housing
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Annual Expenses12

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    2025
    Transportation:
    2025
    Other expenses:
    2025
    Books and supplies:
    26
    Transportation
    26
    Other expenses:
    26
    Books and supplies:
    1188
    Food and housing total*
    14348
    Transportation:
    232
    Other expenses:
    1634
    Financial Aid68

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    60
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    44,777
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    312
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    42,830

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2024-2025 estimated

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    2302933

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    389623
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    24871559
    Athletic Awards
    109992

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    62011
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    15247649

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    924
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    189
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    164
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    164
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    162
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    140
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    87
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    48
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    94%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    59766
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    49240
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    7912
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    6153
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    697
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    596
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    596
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    592
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    482
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    348
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    207
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    95%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    58651
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    46916
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    8462
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    6659
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,024

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    114
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    98
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    78
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    16
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    77
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    66
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    52
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    11
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    31969
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    22140
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    9685
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    44957

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    122
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    47,749
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    5,777,665

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    - Beloit College's Midwest Flagship Match guarantees that we will match in-state tuition at the flagship (main) public university for residents of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. - The Beloit College Commitment provides guaranteed admission and pricing for eligible high school seniors from eight counties surrounding Beloit College, ensuring that their net tuition price for four years will be no more than that of their respective flagship university (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or the University of Wisconsin-Madison), and that annual tuition increases are also tied to those at the flagship institutions. https://www.beloit.edu/admission/tuition-aid/regional-tuition-programs
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred22

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    1.26
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    1.67
    Communication/journalism
    2.51
    Computer and information sciences
    3.77
    Education
    5.02
    Engineering
    1.26
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    5.02
    English
    5.86
    Biological/life sciences
    12.97
    Mathematics and statistics
    2.09
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Interdisciplinary studies
    7.95
    Philosophy and religious studies
    1.26
    Physical sciences
    12.13
    Psychology
    6.28
    Social sciences
    19.25
    Visual and performing arts
    2.51
    Business/marketing
    5.02
    History
    4.18
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence82

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    121
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    21
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    315
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    466
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    103
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    8
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    356
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    488
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    1,004
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    0
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    1,004
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    21
    Hispanic/Latino
    51
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    20
    White, non-Hispanic
    114
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    5
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    9
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    3
    TOTAL
    224
    Nonresidents
    122
    Hispanic/Latino
    164
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    71
    White, non-Hispanic
    489
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    22
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    46
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    11
    TOTAL
    926
    Nonresidents
    129
    Hispanic/Latino
    177
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    77
    White, non-Hispanic
    534
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    23
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    51
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    12
    TOTAL
    1,004

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    169

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    42
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    127
    Total
    266
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    42
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    127
    Total
    266
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    52
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    17
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    76
    Total
    145
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    12
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    10
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    14
    Total
    36
    Total
    2,158
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    66
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    28
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    95
    Total
    189
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    68
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    67
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    75
    Total
    71
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    150
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size10

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    11.8
    based on ____ students
    2,024

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    53
    10-19
    53
    20-29
    129
    30-39
    65
    40-49
    4
    50-99
    1
    Total
    252
    Total
    0
    Source: Beloit College's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Beloit College

    Beloit College is a very small private university in Beloit, WI, in a city setting.

    What Beloit College looks for

    Beloit College admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Beloit College?

      Beloit College's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1430. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Beloit College?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 30. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Beloit College?

      Beloit College admits roughly 63% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Beloit College actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $21,526 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Beloit College a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Beloit College as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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