Beloit College

“Wisconsin's oldest college, where interdisciplinary curiosity and an exceptional international community fuel transformative learning.”

Beloit College is a private liberal arts college in Beloit, Wisconsin, founded in 1846 as the state's oldest continuously operating college. With approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, Beloit offers an intimate academic environment that prizes interdisciplinary thinking, experiential learning, and student-driven inquiry. The college's approach to education is holistic: students integrate classroom learning with field work, creative projects, internships, and international experience, making Beloit particularly compelling for those who want to define their own intellectual journeys. Drawing students from 39 countries and 43 states, Beloit has cultivated a notably global campus community rare for a college of its size—ranking among the top 20 U.S. colleges for international student enrollment according to U.S. News. Beloit's academic offerings span more than 70 majors, minors, and programs, with particular strengths in anthropology, geology, environmental studies, sociology, and creative writing. In recent years, the college launched several new interdisciplinary schools—the School of Business, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Environment and Sustainability, and the School of Media and the Arts—broadening its curricular reach while preserving the hallmarks of liberal arts education. Beloit's field-centered pedagogy, especially in anthropology and geology, sends students into the world as practicing researchers before graduation. The college is consistently recognized among the nation's most innovative institutions, ranked #18 on U.S. News Most Innovative Schools in 2026 and #92 overall among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Beloit's 47-acre campus integrates with the heart of downtown Beloit, a small city on the Wisconsin-Illinois border along the Rock River. Chicago—approximately 90 miles south—gives students access to a world-class city for internships, cultural events, and professional networking. On campus, a close-knit community defined by intellectual curiosity and genuine global diversity creates a distinctive and welcoming student experience. The Career Works office works with students throughout their undergraduate years to translate a liberal arts education into career-ready skills, graduate school preparation, and meaningful professional connections.