Beloit College: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

Beloit College is a private institution located in Beloit, Wisconsin with a moderately selective admissions profile. For the most recent reporting cycle, Beloit College admits about half to three-quarters of applicants, with an overall admission rate of 70%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT of 1320 and an ACT composite around 26. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,526 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for Beloit College?

71% of enrolled students at Beloit College had a high school GPA of 3.25 or above, and the average was 3.43, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does Beloit College weight in admissions?

Beloit College reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores Beloit College typically admits

The middle-50 SAT Math range is 610–710, with an EBRW midpoint near 635. The middle-50 ACT composite range is 24–30. A score at or above this school's 75th percentile materially improves your child's odds, particularly when paired with a rigorous course load.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does Beloit College actually cost?

Published tuition is $60,886 for in-state students and $60,886 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $11,264 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $21,526 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 30% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for Beloit College

Will my child graduate from Beloit College?

These predict outcomes at Beloit College better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at Beloit College

The most popular undergraduate programs at Beloit College, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Psychology, General, Business/Managerial Economics and Political Science and Government. Across all programs, Beloit College confers roughly 129 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Psychology, General program report a median income of about $42,876 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is Beloit College safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), Beloit College disclosed 1 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.1 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 0 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at Beloit College?

About 86% of undergraduates at Beloit College live in campus housing, making it a largely residential campus. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Other colleges in Wisconsin parents ask about

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Common questions parents ask about Beloit College