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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

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

  • NCAA
    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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