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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

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

  • NCAA
    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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