Bachelor in Psychology (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $58,500 per year..

This programme is designed for undergraduate students interested in the scientific study of mind, brain, and behavior. Students engage with core subfields including biological, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on research, community-based practicum experiences, and independent projects under faculty mentorship. Students complete a year-long senior research project to qualify for departmental honors.

Focus areas include Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Social and Cultural Psychology.

The programme requires 12 units (48 semester hours) of coursework, including core courses, subfield requirements, a capstone experience, and supporting courses outside psychology. Students complete a year-long research project for departmental honors eligibility.

Graduates enter roles in mental health services, behavioral research, human resources, public health, and user experience research.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores if required. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Additional documents include a personal statement and two letters of recommendation.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. In-person, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 57% of applicants.

Beloit College brings together students who learn from one another and from the world around them. Its campus community values individual perspectives, lasting connections, and involvement beyond the classroom. Students can join more than 50 organizations, create events, participate in athletics, and contribute to Beloit through community programs such as Impact Beloit Community Fellows. The surrounding city also offers opportunities with local organizations, cultural events, and the Beloit Sky Carp minor league baseball team.

Academic work is organized around a flexible curriculum supported by trusted advisors and mentors. Beloit’s Schools connect majors and coursework with professional opportunities, including specialized skills development, certifications, internships, and job experiences. Students have worked individually with faculty in the Logan Museum lab, combined theory and practice in Studio Art, explored environmental justice through field courses in Minnesota, and studied public policy through economics, quantitative methods, policy analysis, and contemporary global issues. Personal initiatives, mentored research, and study abroad are part of the college’s approach to preparation after graduation.

Students arriving from abroad become part of a community that includes people from different backgrounds and experiences. International students have continued athletic and academic careers at Beloit, while others have used study abroad to develop language skills. The college is test-optional, and 98% of students receive gift aid. Beloit also reports that 93% of graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months, reflecting the role of internships, study abroad, research, and career-focused experiences in the student journey.