School Information

32.5
Total Enrollment 5,424
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Belmont University

http://www.belmont.edu
1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757
(615) 460-6000

Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Belmont University, 84.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 63.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $8,599), and 48% receive loans ($11,998 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,590.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Belmont University is $23,881 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,220 people applied to Belmont University. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (44.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 4,378 undergraduate students at Belmont University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 1,046 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     38.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     82.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     100.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     57.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     65.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline August 1st
Admissions Office Phone 615-460-6785
Admissions Office Email admissions@belmont.edu
Admissions Office Address 1900 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37212-3757
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.belmont.edu/prospectivestudents/transfer/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.belmont.edu/prospectivestudents/freshmen/index.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.xap.com/applications/Belmont_University/apply.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Belmont University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 24
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Belmont University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
European Studies/Civilization 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 29
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 147 95
Accounting 21 40
Business Administration and Management, General 58 55
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 26
Finance, General 15
International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Management Information Systems, General 2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 23
Communication, journalism, and related programs 56
Broadcast Journalism 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5
Journalism 7
Mass Communication/Media Studies 3
Organizational Communication, General 2
Public Relations/Image Management 35
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 31
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 31
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Information Science/Studies 2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 3
Education 18 45
Art Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 17 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1 38
Engineering 1
Engineering Physics 1
English language and literature/letters 22 16
English Language and Literature, General 22 16
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0
Child Development 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 6
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 0
French Language and Literature 0
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 99 39 51
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 96 10
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 29 19
Physical Therapy/Therapist 32
History 6
History, General 6
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 44
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 44
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 14 31
Health and Physical Education, General 14
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 31
Philosophy and religious studies 31
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 27
Physical Sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Physics, General 2
Psychology 18
Psychology, General 18
Public administration and social service professions 11
Social Work 11
Social sciences 24
International Economics 2
Political Science and Government, General 13
Sociology 9
Visual and performing arts 400 14
Design and Visual Communications, General 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Music Management and Merchandising 332
Music Pedagogy 4
Music Performance, General 15 5
Music Theory and Composition 1
Music, General 0
Music, Other 24 5
 
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