On the banks of the Rock River, right at the Illinois border, Beloit College has been teaching liberal arts since 1846. It is small, with around 1,000 students, and has two campus museums: the Logan Museum of Anthropology and the Wright Museum of Art. Its Powerhouse, a former power plant converted into a student centre and gym, is a local landmark. International students make up a large share of the student body.
Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
Official website: beloit.edu
1846
Private liberal arts college
Around 1,000 students
Logan Museum of Anthropology, Wright Museum of Art
$54,000 – $58,000
Sticker price before merit and need-based aid
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on beloit.edu before you apply.
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Anthropology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BA Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Anthropology backed by a teaching museum on campus.
The Powerhouse, a converted power plant on the river.
A high share of international students for a small college.
Many graduates continue to graduate school.
Economics graduates find roles in Chicago and Madison.
STEM graduates can apply for up to three years of OPT.
Undergrad
Early and regular deadlines
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited places
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is small and residential, with historic buildings, Native American mounds and the Powerhouse by the river.
Beloit is a small, affordable city. Madison is about 50 minutes north, and Chicago is roughly 90 minutes away by car or coach.
Form I-20 issued by Beloit College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Beloit has early action and regular decision rounds, with the regular deadline usually in January. Apply early for the best aid consideration.
Most students start in August, and a small number start in January.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Beloit College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Economics, anthropology, computer science and biology are popular. Admission is holistic, based on grades, essays and recommendations, with tests optional. International applicants need IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80 or equivalent.
Yes. Beloit offers merit scholarships and need-based aid to international students, and most receive significant awards.
