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Beloit College

Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-5595

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Plan Your Visit

57%Acceptance
1318SAT Avg
898Students
11:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$53,260Earnings 10yr
$21,924Net Price

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.

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

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).

Programs (43)

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%

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.

Rankings

U.S. News
#95
vs 2024
Forbes
#458
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#63
vs 2024

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

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

MKE Milwaukee65 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare68 mi
IND Indianapolis239 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
New York, NY785 mi · ~22h 41m drive
Hartford, CT838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Providence, RI902 mi · ~26h 3m drive
Albany, NY776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY654 mi · ~18h 54m drive
Rochester, NY580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Buffalo, NY516 mi · ~14h 54m drive
Philadelphia, PA741 mi · ~21h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Newark, NJ776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Washington, DC675 mi · ~19h 30m drive
Baltimore, MD685 mi · ~19h 47m drive
Atlanta, GA655 mi · ~18h 55m drive
Charlotte, NC668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Miami, FL1261 mi · ~36h 26m drive
Orlando, FL1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive
Tampa, FL1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Nashville, TN454 mi · ~13h 7m drive
New Orleans, LA869 mi · ~25h 6m drive
Richmond, VA702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Chicago, IL84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Detroit, MI305 mi · ~8h 49m drive
Minneapolis, MN272 mi · ~7h 51m drive
St. Louis, MO275 mi · ~7h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO373 mi · ~10h 47m drive
Indianapolis, IN241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
Columbus, OH359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Cleveland, OH383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Milwaukee, WI68 mi · ~1h 58m drive
Dallas, TX794 mi · ~22h 56m drive
Houston, TX948 mi · ~27h 23m drive
Austin, TX973 mi · ~28h 7m drive
San Antonio, TX1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive
Los Angeles, CA1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive
San Francisco, CA1782 mi · ~51h 29m drive
San Diego, CA1672 mi · ~48h 18m drive
Seattle, WA1650 mi · ~47h 40m drive
Portland, OR1673 mi · ~48h 20m drive
Denver, CO851 mi · ~24h 35m drive
Phoenix, AZ1396 mi · ~40h 20m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
Honolulu, HI4175 mi · ~120h 37m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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