Liberal arts college
#4 Most selective colleges in WisconsinBeloit College
Beloit, WI · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $21,526 a year
Median debt at graduation: $25,738 (all students)
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Rankings
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In America
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in America#75 of 690
- Best small colleges in America#117 of 906
- Best colleges for business in America#231 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#199 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#193 of 1,238
- Best colleges for psychology in America#256 of 1,418
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- Best colleges in America#334 of 1,829
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#258 of 1,358
- Best test-optional colleges in America#291 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#241 of 1,187
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#372 of 1,829
- Best colleges for history in America#255 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#255 of 1,215
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#259 of 1,162
- Best colleges for music in America#237 of 1,063
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in America#254 of 1,116
- Best colleges for computer science in America#185 of 750
In Wisconsin
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Wisconsin#1 of 15
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Wisconsin#2 of 24
- Best colleges for art and design in Wisconsin#3 of 29
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Wisconsin#3 of 27
- Best colleges in Wisconsin#4 of 36
- Best colleges for computer science in Wisconsin#2 of 17
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- Best colleges for business in Wisconsin#4 of 34
- Best test-optional colleges in Wisconsin#4 of 34
- Best colleges for music in Wisconsin#3 of 25
- Best small colleges in Wisconsin#2 of 15
- Best colleges for education in Wisconsin#4 of 29
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Wisconsin#4 of 28
- Best colleges for mathematics in Wisconsin#4 of 28
- Best colleges for psychology in Wisconsin#4 of 28
- Best colleges for chemistry in Wisconsin#4 of 27
- Best colleges for history in Wisconsin#4 of 27
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Wisconsin#6 of 36
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Wisconsin#4 of 23
- Best colleges for engineering in Wisconsin#3 of 16
- Best colleges for economics in Wisconsin#4 of 19
- Most selective colleges in Wisconsin#4 of 15
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,287 · ACT 27
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,768
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $71,365 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 948 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 49% · Women 51% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 19% |
| Total students | 948 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $21,526 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $71,365 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $25,738 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 76% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 70% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 78% |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $53,260 |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $955 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30% |
| Average SAT | 1287 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590–720 |
| SAT math | 610–710 |
| ACT composite | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Managerial economics | |
| Education (general) | |
| Science, Technology and Society | |
| Sociology | |
| Psychology | |
| Writing and rhetoric | |
| Anthropology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Chemistry, Classics, Cognitive Science, Communication studies, Computer science, Dance, Data Analytics, Data Science, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, Engineering (general), Ethnic and gender studies, Fine arts, Geology and earth science, German, History, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Linguistics, Mathematics, Music, Natural resources and conservation, Other biological and biomedical sciences, Other english language and literature/letters, Philosophy, Physics, Political science, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Theatre, Visual and performing arts.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Social sciences | |
| Biology | |
| Physical sciences | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 0% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,264 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Midwest Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 78%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $92,183IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)About 22 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)About 65 miles away |
| Town population | 36,534Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MadisonAbout 45 miles away · about 1 hour 25 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 18°F in January · 70°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Beloit, WI |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Beloit College’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 18% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Beloit College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $21,526 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Beloit College?
- Beloit College admitted 63% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Beloit College’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $53,260; the median federal debt at graduation is $25,738.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 238333
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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