Beloit College engages the intelligence, imagination, and curiosity of its students, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives marked by high achievement, personal responsibility, and public contribution in a diverse society. Our emphasis on international and interdisciplinary perspectives, the integration of knowledge with experience, and close collaboration among peers, professors, and staff equips our students to approach the complex problems of the world ethically and thoughtfully.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | Suburb: Small |
| Disability Services Student | 8% |
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At Beloit College, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,379), and 68% receive loans ($6,017 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,830. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Beloit College is $21,527 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,962 people applied to Beloit College. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 78.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (24.0% male and 23.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 19.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 90.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 75.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 79.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 84.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | January 15th for Regular Decision Plan |
| Admissions Office Phone | 608-363-2500 |
| Admissions Office Email | admiss@beloit.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Office of Admissions 700 College St Beloit, WI 53511 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.beloit.edu/prospective/apply/transferapplicants/ |
| Admissions Website | http://www.beloit.edu/prospective/apply/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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In order to be accepted to Beloit College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 575 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 710 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 560 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 670 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 30 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 32 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 28 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies | 2 | ||||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 29 | ||||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||||
| Molecular Biology | 5 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 6 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | ||||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||||
| Education | 7 | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Education, General | 6 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 0 | ||||
| Engineering, General | 0 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 28 | ||||
| Creative Writing | 15 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 11 | ||||
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | 2 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 23 | ||||
| Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General | 5 | ||||
| Comparative Literature | 0 | ||||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 | ||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| German Language and Literature | 0 | ||||
| Russian Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 0 | ||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 0 | ||||
| History | 10 | ||||
| History, General | 10 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 13 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 0 | ||||
| Science, Technology and Society | 13 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 5 | ||||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 13 | ||||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 14 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 0 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 1 | ||||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||||
| Psychology | 12 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 12 | ||||
| Social sciences | 82 | ||||
| Anthropology | 20 | ||||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||||
| Economics, Other | 11 | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||||
| Sociology | 16 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 35 | ||||
| Acting | 4 | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 0 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 0 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 16 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 0 | ||||
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