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Beloit College

Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-5595

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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
Conference
Midwest Conference and fields varsity teams
Division
Division III
57%Acceptance
1318SAT Avg
898Students
11:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$53,260Earnings 10yr
$21,924Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Beloit College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate57.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1318

Reading & WritingMid: 635
630720
MathMid: 660
580640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1318

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,924

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (43)

Student Life

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
8 Years$45,147
10 Years$53,260

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,200
Men
$54,800

Rankings

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

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

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)

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