First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: beloit.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 25 |
| Chemistry, Other | 16 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Political Science and Government | 8 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
Show the other 24 majors
| Creative Writing | 7 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 |
| History | 6 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Data Science | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 4 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 3 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
13% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 11% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Janesville-Beloit, WI
165,461 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chicago/Rockford International (RFD)
Nearest hub airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20
Elevation
781 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
11°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
35.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,010 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Rockford University16 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater27 mi
- Northern Illinois University42 mi
- Edgewood College43 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Madison44 mi
- Herzing University-Madison46 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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