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Beloit College

Beloit, WI·Private nonprofit·898 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

57%
Accept
898
Students
$21,924
Net Price
67%
Grad Rate
$47,700
Earnings
10 yr
$22,773
Debt

About This School

Beloit College is a private nonprofit institution located in Beloit, Wisconsin with approximately 898 undergraduate students enrolled. Beloit College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 57%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,924 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $47,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1846 when Wisconsin was still a territory, it is the state's oldest continuously operated college. It has an enrollment of roughly 1,000 undergraduate students.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 67% graduation rate is notably below the national average for four-year colleges, meaning roughly one in three students who start don't finish — worth asking about directly. That said, at an average net price of $21,924/year and median debt of just $22,773 at graduation, the financial burden is manageable, especially for students drawn to a tight-knit, discussion-driven liberal arts experience with only 900 undergrads. Worth considering if you thrive in small, intellectually engaged communities and have a clear reason for choosing a liberal arts path — but look hard at fit and support resources before committing.

Founded
1846
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Social Sciences26%
Biological Sciences12%
Psychology9%
English8%
Physical Sciences6%
Business & Marketing5%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tom HulceRoy Chapman AndrewsJames ArnessKerwin MathewsCharles EastmanThomas Chrowder ChamberlinEllsworth HuntingtonPat KilbaneAlden SanbornAdolph DubsW. Willard WirtzRon Bontemps

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1318
Reading 75th %ile720
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$58,554
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,554
Avg Net Price
$21,924
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$22,773

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
67%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,773
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,773
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White50%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino18%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (898 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Beloit College

700 College St

Beloit, WI 53511-5595

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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