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About Beloit College

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Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, WI, known for its small class sizes, test optional, and social sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Beloit is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 232 students each year. Beloit is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1190–1360, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Beloit offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $47,264 per year; the sticker price of $67,136 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Beloit College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
1275
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1190 – 1360 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Beloit College

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Essay Strategy
Beloit's application asks you to reflect on intellectual curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking, so use your essays to show how you connect ideas across different fields rather than focusing narrowly on one subject or achievement.
Extracurriculars
Beloit has a strong emphasis on experiential learning through its Field Term program, so highlight any independent projects, internships, community work, or self-directed learning experiences that show you can take initiative outside a traditional classroom.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Beloit College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$67k/yr$15.2k
30k-48k~$67k/yr$16.5k
48k-75k~$67k/yr$18.0k
75k-110k~$67k/yr$22.8k
110k+~$67k/yr$27.9k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

67%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,042
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

53%White
18%Hispanic
13%International
8%Black / African American
5%Two or More Races
2%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender49% Men · 51% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status87% Citizens and Immigrants · 13% International
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