Belmont College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	50%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in St Clairsville, Ohio, Belmont College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Belmont College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Belmont College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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 13-to-1, Belmont College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Belmont College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Belmont College is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Ohio is 62%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Belmont College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,338

Cost of attendance at Belmont College in 2022 for students from Ohio.

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Ohio's average	$7,987
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,840

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

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Ohio's average	$16,946
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Belmont College received on average $4,223 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.

$4,223

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	50%	$4,274	$213,719
Other Federal Grant	50	50%	$4,516	$225,819
State Grant/Scholarships	5	5%	$1,372	$6,861
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	55	55%	$1,989	$109,414
Total Grant & Scholarships	81	81%	$4,223	$342,094

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Belmont College students who enrolled in 2018 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 College students is 27.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.8%.

27.5%

white 27.9% 36 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Belmont College provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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