Beloit College
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.
About This School
Beloit College is a private nonprofit institution located in Beloit, Wisconsin with approximately 926 undergraduate students enrolled. Beloit College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,526 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Beloit College graduates earn most above the national rate in Business/Managerial Economics ($84,668 vs $77,981 nationally), and most below it in Anthropology ($29,754 vs $46,676).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 24 | $45,715 | $50,706 | −$4,991 |
| Sociology | 24 | $53,351 | $52,657 | +$694 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 20 | $39,702 | $48,471 | −$8,769 |
| Anthropology | 18 | $29,754 | $46,676 | −$16,922 |
| Education, General | 16 | $56,414 | $49,808 | +$6,606 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 13 | $53,760 | $67,452 | −$13,692 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 | $84,668 | $77,981 | +$6,687 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (926 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Beloit College?
Beloit College has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Beloit College hard to get into?
Beloit College is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 63%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Beloit College cost?
The average net price at Beloit College is about $21,526 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Beloit College?
Beloit College has a graduation rate of 71%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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