Beloit College

Check in with Beloit College's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who apply to Beloit College for fall should anticipate a decision by November 1.

Beloit College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Beloit College's admissions stats.

Beloit College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20.5%
Mean SAT Score	1195
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	14%
Waitlist	No

Beloit College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Beloit College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	––	––

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Considering Applying Early to Beloit College?

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Beloit College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Beloit College is 85%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 67%. In 2022, Beloit College admitted 11 of the 13 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Beloit College Admissions

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Is Beloit College Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Beloit College is moderately difficult.

In 2021, Beloit College accepted 67% of students, around 2,206 from the 3,279 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Beloit College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Beloit College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Beloit College

Beloit College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Beloit College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Beloit College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Beloit College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with Beloit College for more information on admission factors.

Beloit College Application Requirements

To apply to Beloit College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Beloit College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Beloit College?

Students admitted to Beloit College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 53.8% submitted a class rank. At Beloit College 20.5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 85.9% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Beloit College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4.5%
3.75 and 3.99	19%
3.50 and 3.74	16.6%
3.25 and 3.49	18.6%
3.00 and 3.24	15.2%
2.50 and 2.9	22.1%
2.00 and 2.49	3.4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Beloit College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Beloit College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Beloit College is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12% of Beloit College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 14% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Beloit College?

To be competitive with other Beloit College applicants, you should aim to score between 1230 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Beloit College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1230, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Beloit College student is 1195.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Beloit College students scored 710 or higher and 75% of students scored 590 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Beloit College students scored 680 or higher, and 75% scored a 590 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Beloit College?

To be most competitive at Beloit College, you should strive to earn between 24 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Beloit College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Beloit College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Beloit College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Beloit College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Beloit College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Beloit College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Beloit College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Beloit College.

Does Beloit College accept transfer credits?

✅ Beloit College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Do I have to submit test scores to Beloit College?

❌ No, Beloit College is test optional, so you can make the call whether to send your ACT or SAT scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Beloit College's acceptance rate?

✅ Beloit College has an acceptance rate of 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Beloit College?

✅ Beloit College's early decision acceptance rate was 85% in 2021.

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