Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Not reported

Overall Admission Rate

54% of 5,400 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Regular Admission Deadline

January 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.29

SAT Math

530-660 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

510-650 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

24-30 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$61,784

Tuition and Fees

$50,040

Room and Board

$8,830

Average Percent of Need Met

95%

Average Freshman Award

$45,818

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$27,507

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

115

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 50% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 3% of classes

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Campus Life

Beloit Population

36,888

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Chicago, Milwaukee

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

88% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Buccaneer

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3.9% Asian
8.2% Black/African-American
12.2% Hispanic/Latino
4.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.4% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
65.7% White
4.6% Unknown

International Students

14.6% from 39 countries

First-Year Students Returning

85.3%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

75.2%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

79%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Not reported

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required for some	Not reported
SAT Only	Considered if submitted	Not reported
ACT Only	Considered if submitted	Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT	Considered if submitted	Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only	Considered if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

700 College Street

City, State, Zip

Beloit, WI 53511-5596

Phone

(608) 363-2500

Fax

(608) 363-2075

E-mail

admiss@beloit.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

 

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

Yes

Early Decision Deadline

November 1

Early Decision Notification

December 1, February 15

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 1, December 1

Early Action Notification

December 1

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

1 required for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests			X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations	X
Essay	X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

54% of 5,400 applicants were admitted

Women

66% of 2,372 applicants were admitted

Men

44% of 3,028 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

372 (13%) of 2,915 admitted students enrolled

Women

194 (12%) of 1,569 admitted students enrolled

Men

178 (13%) of 1,346 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

20% of 140 applicants were admitted

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

25

Students Accepting Wait List Position

15

Students Admitted From Wait List

3

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.29

3.75 and Above

21%

3.50 - 3.74

18%

3.25 - 3.49

17%

3.00 - 3.24

20%

2.50 - 2.99

22%

2.00 - 2.49

2%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

530-660 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

7%

Score of 600 - 700

43%

Score of 500 - 600

29%

Score of 400 - 500

21%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

510-650 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

14%

Score of 600 - 700

43%

Score of 500 - 600

21%

Score of 400 - 500

21%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

24-30 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

27%

Score of 24 - 29

51%

Score of 18 - 23

21%

Score of 12 - 17

1%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 30%
Top quarter: 57%
Top half: 92%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$61,784

Tuition and Fees

$50,040

Room and Board

$8,830

Books and Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses

$1,514

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal and Institutional Methodologies

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003835	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

250 (77.4%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

217 (86.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

217 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

59 (27.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

95%

Average Award

$45,818

Need-Based Gift

Received by 215 (99.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $34,860

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 185 (85.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,155

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 125 (57.6%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

103 (31.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $30,800

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

894 (67.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

800 (89.5%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

800 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

233 (29.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

94%

Average Award

$43,088

Need-Based Gift

Received by 788 (98.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $32,340

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 689 (86.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,671

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 414 (51.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

496 (37.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $25,473

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

65%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$27,507

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Music

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Community Service, Leadership

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Siblings of Current Students, Veterans

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Social sciences, Physical sciences, Interdisciplinary studies

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Engineering, forestry

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

115

Part-Time Faculty

26

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

77%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 19% of classes
10-19 students: 50% of classes
20-29 students: 28% of classes
30-39 students: 3% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

---

International Baccalaureate

Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

504,851

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

300

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Not Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Beloit Population

36,888

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Chicago, Milwaukee

Campus Size

84 acres

Weather

Temperature

7.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September

Rain

118 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Beloit

Nearest Train Station

90 mile(s) from campus in Chicago

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing

Students in College Housing

88% of all students

Housing Requirements

Students required to live on campus through junior year

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

12%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division III

Mascot

Buccaneer

School Colors

Navy and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

ice hockey

Men's Club Sports

ice hockey

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, bsffa - beloit science fiction and fantasy association, ceramics club, anthropology club, yoga club, outdoor environmental club

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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