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Beloit is located in a small suburb, in Beloit, Wisconsin. 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, therapy and counseling, 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 580 to 700 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 660 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Students at Beloit 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, Beloit tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 1,385 students (1,352 full-time equivalent).
Beloit has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Midwest Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 thoughtfully and ethically."
More complete details are provided below.
Beloit College
700 College St
Beloit, WI 53511-5595
General Phone: (608) 363-2000
Admissions Phone: (608) 363-2500
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 363-2663
http://www.beloit.edu
Beloit awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 155 | history, creative writing, economics courses, sociology, international relations, political science, English language and literature, anthropology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Science | 35 | biochemistry, geology, biology, physics, molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | dance, stagecraft, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Business And Management | 4 | business management |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 3 | education, art education, science teaching |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Beloit in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 291 | 44 |
In 2005, Beloit had a total enrollment of 1,385 students (1,352 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 19% |
| Illinois | 17% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| California | 4% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
| Oregon | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Beloit offers campus housing for 1,109 of its 1,352 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,054 | 1,324 | 64% | 326 | 25% |
| Men | 951 | 539 | 57% | 127 | 24% |
| Women | 1,103 | 785 | 71% | 199 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 |
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 | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (608) 363-2500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,884 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,884 |
| Room and board | $ 5,924 |
| Room charge | $ 2,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,034 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Beloit participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 383500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 363-2663
Beloit has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $74,640 | 6 | $66,186 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $55,978 | 19 | $53,541 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $43,296 | 15 | $43,924 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,111 | 4 | $40,417 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $61,125 | 44 | $50,794 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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
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
Geography
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
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Beloit Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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