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Beloit College, formally established in 1846, started offering classes in 1847. Founded by the Friends for Education, it was the first institute of postsecondary education in Wisconsin. The campus occupies 40 acres of land in Beloit, Wisconsin. The US News and World Report placed Beloit College among the top 60 liberal arts institutes in the nation.
Beloit College offers more than thirty minors and over fifty majors. A number of pre-professional and dual-degree programs are also available. Students can choose from courses in science, music, art, art history, computer science, environmental studies, international relations, religious studies, theater arts, and gender studies, among others.
The sports teams of Beloit College are nicknamed the Buccaneers. The athletics department has teams for basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. The college is a member of the NCAA Division III, and the Midwest Conference.
Beloit is located in a small suburb, in Beloit, WI. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Beloit top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Beloit often study science, drama and performing arts, fine arts, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 570 to 700 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 690 or higher on the math SAT.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Beloit offers classes to 1,366 students (1,264 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Midwest Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Beloit College
700 College St
Beloit, WI 53511-5595
General Phone: (608) 363-2000
http://www.beloit.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 175 | anthropology, creative writing, sociology, political science, international relations, history, English language and literature, East Asian language and literature, ... |
| Science | 52 | biology, physics, geology, biochemistry, science and society, chemistry, molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | dance, drama, acting, theatre design, directing, stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | education, science teaching, art education |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Business and Management | 3 | business management |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Beloit in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 310 | 51 |
In 2007-2008, Beloit had a total enrollment of 1,366 students (1,264 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 43% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 22% |
| Illinois | 20% |
| Minnesota | 10% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Texas | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Beloit offers campus housing for 1,140 of its 1,264 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Beloit, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,248 | 1,412 | 63% | 339 | 24% |
| Men | 1,010 | 568 | 56% | 152 | 27% |
| Women | 1,238 | 844 | 68% | 183 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 42% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 67% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,540 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,540 |
| Room and board | $ 6,696 |
| Room charge | $ 3,282 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,414 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Beloit participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383500)
Beloit has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $78,909 | 15 | $69,953 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $58,929 | 19 | $57,698 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $47,556 | 15 | $47,354 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $36,739 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 65 | $63,282 | 58 | $55,056 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Creative Writing
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beloit Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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