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About Beloit College

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Established in 1846, Beloit college is a private, co-education college located in Beloit, USA. The institute was founded way before Wisconsin even became a state and currently witnessed an annual enrolment of 1143 undergraduate applicants. It is a renowned name in the US Education System that provides bachelor degree programs in various fields of education and observes a student to faculty ratio of 11:1.

The institute is regarded for Humanities and Science and its anthropology museums. The college offers lots of majors and minors subjects for Students to choose from and even Pre-Professional Tracks. It emphasizes a lot of international and interdisciplinary perspectives. Nearly 18% of the student population comes from different corners of the world with a dream of studying in the USA. It is a not for profit institution and follows a semester based calendar.

The College engages in faculty and facilities that mould the intelligence, imagination, and curiosity of the students as empowering abilities which help them to achieve and excel in their responsibilities in the diverse society of the modern world. Admissions at Beloit College are available in early and regular rounds and are offered at an acceptance rate of 56%.

Rankings

  • Ranked 24th in Top US Colleges by Times Higher Education Rankings 2020.
  • The Beloit college was ranked 64th in Best Value schools 2020 in America by the US News
  • The niche ranked Beloit college in the 153th place in terms of Most Diverse colleges in America 2020.
  • In terms of Top private colleges in America, the Beloit college was ranked 268 by the niche.

Highlights

Type of University Private
Percentage of International Students 18%
Annual Acceptance Rate 56.4%
Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students 51,050 USD
Test Scores Accepted TOEFL, ELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT
The student to faculty ratio 10:1
Application Deadline Rolling
Total number of faculty 123
Official website beloit.edu

Campus and Accommodation

  • The campus of the Beloit college is spread over 47 acres and is located in an urban setting.
  • With just a 10 minutes’ walk from campus to the downtown and 45 minutes’ drive to the state capital, Madison, the institute has always been the blooming town and the living history of many of the blue collared workers.
  • The city is home to many Global Companies such as ABC Supply.
  • Beloit college entails over 60 student organizations working towards different fields and causes. These organizations are free to join by the students of the university
  • The Beloit College campus features Advanced Research Technology labs, Neese Performing Art center, Logan Museum of Anthropology, a 25-acre stadium and sports complex, The Centre of Entrepreneurship in Liberal Education at Beloit and not to mention the Hendricks Centers for Arts.
  • The college also has six fraternities and 19 intercollegiate varsity teams.
  • The campus is located in close proximity of 70 miles to Chicago's international airport.
  • About 70% of the students here take part in athletic events organised by the college.

Housing facilities/Residence

  • Beloit College offers both the On-Campus as well as Off-Campus housing options to its students. The freshmen students are required to stay on the campus until the senior year. Approximately, 96% of the students live on campus
  • Housing facilities are also provided to special children upon notifying the college.
  • As such they have to choose from the Traditional Residence Halls which consists of 609 Hall, Aldrich Hall, Brannon Hall, and Maurer Hall.
  • Apart from these, other Residential Halls offered by Beloit College are Special-interest House, Greek Houses and Upper-level Student Houses.
  • In Special-interest Houses, students with common interests live together as a community although the First years aren’t allowed in the Special-interest houses. Available spaces in Special Interest Houses are Anthropology house, Beloit Science Fiction, and Fantasy Association, Black Student United, Feminist collective and French house.
  • There are three Sororities and Fraternities at Beloit College which are leased from the College by the organization. And the members of these Sororities and Fraternities reside in the Greek Houses.
  • In Upper-level student housing, students who are in their sophomore, junior or senior years reside. The allocation of the rooms is done on a Lottery basis in this housing system. Available Halls at Upper-level housing are 815 Halls, Blaisdell Hall, Bushnell Hall, Clary Apartments, Emerson Apartments, Haven Hall, Moore Townhouses, Peet Hall, Porter Hall, Whitney Hall, and Wood Hall.
  • Single, Twin and Triple Sharing options are available in either of the housing options. Although amenities and facilities vary from Hall to hall and apartment to apartment as well.

Courses

  • The Beloit college offers a range of courses for international students including 48 programs at the bachelor level in various fields of education .
  • The College also offers a variety of majors and minors options for its students to choose from and some of them are Art and Art History, International Relations, Economics, Engineering Program and Environmental studies.
  • Three pre-professional training programs such as engineering program, health and pre-law preparation advising are also offered.
  • Some of the popular major courses offered are : English literature, psychology, social science, physical sciences.
  • About 71.8 of the classes have fewer than 20 students to encourage deeper understanding and involvement
  • The institute is an IG certificate approved and participating member of the yellow ribbon program.

Beloit College Application Process

An international student who wants to apply at Beloit College can go through the below-mentioned application details:

How to apply?

Application portal : Students can apply through Beloit College Application or through Common Application.

Application fee : None

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Standardized exams to study in the US: ACT ( average score 21-29), SAT (Average score 1120-1360
  • Supporting documents required : the following documents must be provided during the application process-
    1. A complete application form;
    2. Officially evaluated institutional transcripts;
    3. Personal interview;
    4. One letter of recommendation;
    5. English language proficiency scores;
    6. Standardized test scores;
    7. Financial statement;

The documents must be sent to the university electronically or via post at :

Office of admissions
[email protected]
fax (608-363-2075)

It can be mailed at :

office of admissions
700 college avenue, Beloit, USA
WI 53511

Beloit College Cost of Attendance

The distribution of cost of living when enrolled at the institute in the form of an estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US is as mentioned below.

Particulars Estimated Cost
Tuition Fee USD 52858
Student Activity Fee USD 280
Room Charges USD 5518
Meals Charges USD 4170
Wellness Fee USD 210
Total Fee USD 63036

ADDITIONAL FEE :

Health Insurance Fee USD 1720
Books And Supplies USD 1018
Personal Experience Fee USD 1376
Total Fee USD 4114

Scholarships/Financial Aid

  • International students are not eligible for need-based or federal loans and scholarships. However, merit based scholarships for international students to study in the USA are offered by the institution.
  • The Beloit college offers merit based scholarships in combination with other aids up to USD 37000 annually;
  • These scholarships can be continued in the new year only if the office of financial aid certifies satisfactory performance in the previous year.
  • If a student is awarded a full tuition scholarship, at least a personal contribution of USD 14000 must be made towards the program;
  • Apart from that, campus employment is also offered to international students to help them financially.
  • The following scholarships are offered to the applicants:
    • Stateline scholarship : offered to first year students representing countries mentioned on the website.
      • Award amount : USD 32000- USD 36000;
    • Presidential Scholarship : one of the most prestigious scholarships, this is offered to students with exceptional academic record;
      • Award amount : USD 36000;
    • Eaton scholarship : Awarded to students with excellent academic record;
      • Award amount : USD 34000;

Any further clarification regarding financial aid can be made at [email protected].

Work While You Study

Students at Beloit College can work On-Campus while pursuing their studies at the College. However, they must be wary of certain conditions while being an On-Campus employee outlined by the College, which are:

  • Students aren’t allowed to work for more than 20 hours/week when the College is in session.
  • Students will need to register at the Payroll office of the College and complete some important paperwork before they start working.
  • Students will be required to file taxes every spring year with the Internal Revenue Services.

Alumni Network

  • All those students who have attended the college for two consecutive semesters or more automatically become a part of the Beloit College Alumni Association for lifetime.
  • The Alumni members receive the following benefits: Free subscription to Beloit College Magazine, Class reunions and affinity events, Invitation to various events etc.
  • A few notable Alumni – John Sall- American billionaire businessman and computer software developer, Kerwin Mathews- Former American actor, Derek Carrier- An American football player.

Placements

The University has a graduation rate of 79%. About 92% of the students are employed within 2 years of graduation. The average median earning 6 years after graduation is 42,400 USD per year. According to a poll by the Niche, 75% of the students feel confident that they will find a job in their field after graduation.

Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 56.5 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 60,364 /Yr
Estimated Total₹323398
Fee trendTuition progression
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

Beloit College is a private institution with a long history of excellence in the field of humanities and sciences. It is also renowned for its accredited art and anthropological museums, international education, and a comprehensive first-year program. Around 50 majors, minors and innovative programs are available at Beloit College.

Ranking among the top 100 national liberal arts colleges in the US, Beloit college has also received accolades for best undergraduate teaching and most innovative schools by US News and World Report 2021.

The college is slightly selective with its admission process with an acceptance rate of 62%. International students seeking admission must fill in either the Beloit College Application form or the Common Application Form. They must also submit TOEFL scores or IELTS as proof of English proficiency along with their academic transcripts and grade reports.

The cost of attendance of Beloit College sums up to 68,826 USD. However, overseas students can also opt for the merit and need-based scholarship and grants. Some of these include International Student Certification of Finances for the merit scholarship and International Student Financial Aid Application for merit & need-based financial aid.

Highlights

Official Website www.beloit.edu
Application Portal Online
English proficiency Required
SAT/ACT Optional
Payment mode Online
Interview Optional
Academic Calendar Semester
International Scholarship Available

Beloit College Admission Deadlines

At Beloit College admissions are offered on a rolling basis. However, international candidates who have applied by the early decision and early action I deadline will get notification regarding admission decisions by December 1, 2021.

In case of early action II and regular decision, students will be notified by Jan 1, 22, and mid – February respectively. The previous date for the regular decision application round was Jan 15, 22 which has now been extended to March 1, 22.

Application Rounds Deadline
Early Decision November 1, 21
Early Action I November 1, 21
Early Action II December 1, 21
Regular Decision March 1, 22

Beloit College International Admission

For admission to Beloit College, international students must meet the minimum guidelines and criteria for selection.

Where to apply – International students can apply through two online portals, The Common Application and Beloit College Application. There is no application fee.

Admission Requirements for Beloit College

  • Complete application form
  • Original/Attested copies of academic records accompanied with English translation
  • Official transcripts accompanied with English translation
  • Recommendation Letter (from an academic teacher)
  • Exam results from a recognised higher education system
  • Essays
  • English proficiency tests to study in USA
  • Document of financial support (bank statement or sponsor letter)
  • SAT/ACT is optional
  • Work/Contribution samples are optional –A digital copy

English Language Proficiency Scores

The minimum ELP score requirement for pursuing higher education in US with Beloit College are discussed below

Test Minimum Scores Requirements
TOEFL iBT 80
TOEFL PBT 550
IELTS 6.5
DET (Duolingo English Test) 105

Student Visa Requirements

International students must have a US student visa to study at Beloit College. F-1 Visa is best for international students while a J-1 visa is preferred for some educational exchange programs. For the F-1 visa, Beloit college issues Form I-20 to its international students after they have paid for their enrollment. This form is sent through express mail along with the admission letter and financial letter. For the enrolment in the fall term, it is sent in May and for the spring term, it is sent in November or December.

USD SEVIS Fee - 350 USD (F-1 Status), Visa application fee - 165 USD

The last step in the Student Visa Application process is the interview with the consular officer at the nearest U.S Embassy. Candidates need to carry the following documents with them on the day of the interview -

  • Passport (validity- minimum 6 months)
  • I-20 form -Signed
  • Beloit College’s offer of acceptance or admission letter
  • Academic Transcripts
  • TOEFl/IELTS scores as proof of proficiency in English
  • Filled or Complete visa applications - DS-156, DS-158, D-157 (if applicable which is for males aged 16-45.)
  • 2 photographs (2 X 2 size)
  • Receipts (SEVIS fee I-901 and visa application fee)
  • Financial documentation of support – Showing enough funds to support the study of students in the US)
  • Proof of returning to home country after study (same as family property document or ties to the community)

Beloit College is the oldest college in Wisconsin. Although there is no minimum GPA requirement in Beloit, most students have an impressive grade in the range of A- to B+.This ensures the quality of education at Beloit College. While making admission decisions, the College takes a holistic approach.

It takes into consideration or prefers high academic grades, overall academic excellence and good performance, writing ability, good English proficiency scores, substantive recommendation letters, extracurricular activities, creativity or creative works, etc. International students who have these qualities have a high chance of acceptance into Beloit College.

FAQs

Q1. Is it hard to get admission to Beloit College?

Ans. Although Beloit College is selective in admission, it is not very hard to get admission given you have a good academic and extracurricular activities record. Persuasive writing and presentation are given high importance in the evaluation process at Beloit College.

Q2. What are some most popular majors to get admission to Beloit college?

Ans. The most popular majors to get admission to Beloit College are Social Sciences, Literature, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Sciences, Foreign Languages, Psychology, and Linguistics.

Q3. What are the TOEFL and Sat/Act codes of Beloit college?

Ans. The SAT code for Beloit College is 1059 and the ACT code is 4564. The TOEFL institutional code is 1059.

Q4. What is it like to attend Beloit College?

Ans. It's a close-knit community that focuses on learning and views everything as an opportunity to learn. It applies a hands-on approach and encourages students to view and use the world around them as a classroom. The classes are small which makes almost every student noticeable. Professor actively engaged in the overall development of students. Students become habitual to always learn something from outside words by engaging in volunteering work, independent projects, internships, communication, work-study, etc.

Q5. Does Beloit College offer graduate courses?

Ans. No, Beloit College only offers undergraduate courses or a bachelor’s degree. It doesn’t offer graduate programs.

Q6. Can I attend Beloit college in the US without having to pay?

Ans. Although full-tuition scholarships are offered to international students, they are limited in number. Additionally, they only cover the tuition fee of the student and not the living expenses. Thus, a fully funded scholarship is not available in Beloit College but there are some impressive merit scholarships available for international students.

Q7. Is English Proficiency test scores available for the waiver?

Ans. Yes, English Proficiency requirement is available for the waiver. Applicants are required to complete the English Proficiency Waiver Request form and submit it. For waiver, students are required to have completed their education in the English instructed curriculum for a minimum of 3 years.

Q8. Is Beloit College a good choice for computer science?

Ans. Yes, the department of computer science manages the course efficiently. It also offers 2-3 programs in cooperation with leading engineering universities for students who are interested in the hardware aspect of computer science or electrical engineering.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

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2019

Highlights
2019
  • Best overall country rank: #225
  • Overall: #225 in country
  • Top source: FORBES
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2019

Contact Information

700 College St. Beloit, WI 53511

+1-608-363-2000