Belmont Abbey College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	912
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	99%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	46%

Located in Belmont, North Carolina, Belmont Abbey College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 99% indicates that Belmont Abbey College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Belmont Abbey College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Belmont Abbey College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Belmont Abbey College is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Belmont Abbey College is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Belmont Abbey College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,500

Cost of attendance at Belmont Abbey College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,500

Cost of attendance at Belmont Abbey College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Belmont Abbey College received on average $10,177 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,177

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	111	28%	$5,002	$555,270
Other Federal Grant	145	37%	$5,270	$764,111
State Grant/Scholarships	108	27%	$6,191	$668,624
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	389	99%	$6,520	$2,536,124
Total Grant & Scholarships	390	99%	$10,177	$3,968,859

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Belmont Abbey College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Belmont Abbey College students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

45.8%

African American 30.0% 6 students
white 45.6% 67 students
unknown 47.1% 57 students
hispanic 100.0% 3 students
International Students 75.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Belmont Abbey College provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Belmont Abbey College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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