Belmont University

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

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,734
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont 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 88% indicates that Belmont is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Belmont University 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 emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Belmont boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 74%, respectively.

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

88.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$38,430

Cost of attendance at Belmont University in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,430

Cost of attendance at Belmont University 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.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Belmont University received on average $21,471 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.

$21,471

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	257	16%	$5,079	$1,305,328
Other Federal Grant	425	27%	$4,344	$1,846,328
State Grant/Scholarships	362	23%	$4,894	$1,771,650
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,374	87%	$19,212	$26,397,953
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,398	88%	$21,471	$30,015,931

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Belmont University 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 University students is 68.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 71.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.9%.

68.2%

asian 60.0% 12 students
African American 54.0% 41 students
white 70.1% 801 students
unknown 50.0% 31 students
hispanic 69.9% 51 students
International Students 71.4% 10 students
Mixed Race 70.5% 43 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Missouri Valley Conference
Basketball Missouri Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Missouri Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Belmont University provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

Belmont University 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 - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

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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