Overview



Belmont University
Nashville, TN, USA
Private
4 Year
Overview
Belmont University is a 4-year liberal arts institution in Nashville and the largest ecumenical Christian university in the United States. Belmont is home to 10 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in more than 90 fields of study, including the only Music Business program accredited by the AACSB International. As a Christian institution, Belmont holds chapel services two-to-three times per week. In addition, the university provides numerous service learning opportunities in the surrounding Nashville community.
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$34,368
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
29
Average SAT Composite
1253
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $41,320 |
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,320 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,290 |
Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$25,875
$30k - $48k
$30,663
$48k - $75k
$33,387
$75k - $110k
$36,101
$110k+
$42,518
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: finaid@belmont.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
70%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,080
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,834
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,873
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5170
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,834
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$37,603
$30k - $48k
$34,499
$48k - $75k
$31,523
$75k - $110k
$26,271
$110k+
$17,148
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$111,663,816
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$21,644,292
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,365
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,649
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
Students receiving federal loans
36%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,216
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,478
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Interdenominational
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
9163
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
316
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | August 31 | |
Spring Regular Decision | November 1 | |
Other | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableAdmitted Student Stats
In-State Students
27%
Out-Of-State Students
69%
43%
Submitting ACT
23%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 29
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1253
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
560
75th
650
Reading
25th
590
75th
690
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
63%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
9%
3.00 - 3.24
7%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
30
Top 25%
55
Top 50%
87
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
8,910
Total Number of Undergrads
7,384
0
100
59%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
71%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
52%
20-39 Students
46%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
101
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
HISTORY | |
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ✓ |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
Faculty Overview
0
100
53%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
US National: 44%66%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
27%
Out-Of-State Students
69%
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
51
Countries Represented
29
Ethnicity
African American
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
8%
White
77%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
54%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bruins
School Colors
blue and red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
128
Total Female Athletes
114
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
12
Sports Team (Men)
Sports Team (Women)
Belmont University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,500
Top 5 Cities
Nashville
Atlanta
New York
Los Angeles
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Belmont University
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University
Nashville Metro Public Schools
HCA Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Art and Design
Education
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,649
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$204
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe tour I was given at the Nursing building was phenomenal. My advisor was helpful in every way possible and fully capable of answering all my questions and concerns. At Belmont, the class sizes are smaller so the student feels comfortable and can have the one on one teacher time if needed. The nursing program is one of the very best in the state!
Nicole from Brentwood, TN
Coming from a public high school background makes Belmont a wealth of knowledge to me. Within the last few months, I have learned a lot- not only about academics but about life in general! Belmont has helped me become more organized and has presented me with several opportunities to do a lot of things that I have always wanted to do.
Classes are small here so it is easy to pay attention in class, to develop relationships with professors and students, and to make the most of all of the different resources here on campus- from teachers who, for example, are professional artists, musicians, and businesspeople outside of teaching to the library with all its research materials and capabilities to the recording studios for students.
Classes are small here so it is easy to pay attention in class, to develop relationships with professors and students, and to make the most of all of the different resources here on campus- from teachers who, for example, are professional artists, musicians, and businesspeople outside of teaching to the library with all its research materials and capabilities to the recording studios for students.
Jordan from Nashville, TN
belmont university an amazing private university with a faith centered community that caters to the needs of the students and has top tier programs in the college of visual and performing arts, massey school of business, and mike curb college of entertainment and music business. every program at this school is going to give you a very well rounded and hands-on education with real life applications, as well as the true college experience in every sense of the phrase. my personal favorite thing about the university is the community atmosphere and camaraderie between students.
Mimi from Houston, TX
The professors at Belmont really make the difference. They take a personal interest in their students, engage you in deep conversation that appeals to you, and really push you to take advantage of all Belmont has to offer. You're expected to work hard but it's very rewarding and all the professors are extremely willing to help you. Beyond classes, Belmont serves as a great place to learn life lessons. Being a Christian University, the community is fairly safe; however, Belmont is more liberal than most people realize at first glance, and you are forced to learn to live independently and become an adult.
Marcella from Kentwood, MI
Belmont is a great school if one wants to learn how to become the best person they can be. The professors push you to do your best and encourage you to not give up. You don't just learn academically, but socially as well. Belmont is committed to having students interact with each other by helping the community as one large group. This a great college if plan on doing something to change the world one day. You will learn and grow beyond what you may have previously thought. Belmont has also allowed me to grow closer to God, which is one of the main aspects of Belmont.
Briana from Antioch, TN
It's like living in a bubble of happiness. Everyone and everything is aesthetically and personally beautiful, and everyone plays beautiful music. Also, it's hipster central.
Grace from Nashville, TN
The faculty and staff at Belmont University were absolutely incredible. I loved each and every one of my professors, and was so thankful for their concern for me as well as my fellow students. They were always available to help me when I needed it, and were always on my team. You can tell the professors are very proud of what they do, and are proud of their students. They are passionate when it comes to our education, and I cannot say enough about the quality of education at this institution.
Sophie from Dallas, TX
Belmont is a Christian-based university, but does not discriminate its students or force religious practices upon them in any way. For being a religiously affiliated school, Belmont has very progressive movements and ideals. Belmont has majors across the board in science, law, business, music, etc.
Sarah from Strongsville, OH
Belmont is the perfect school for me! They have an awesome Music Business program, and it is a beautiful campus with great opportunities. I highly recommend it!
Taylor
Belmont University is where you come to find yourself. The relationships and the connections you find at Belmont are key to your future. Not only is this University extremely unique in that it specializes in YOUR are, but also it allows you to broaden your horizons as to what you want to learn.
Megan from Nashville, TN
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