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Belmont Abbey College

Belmont, NC · Private nonprofit · Midsize suburb · Website

Belmont Abbey College campus
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Admission rate
75%
Accessible
Average net price
$25,416
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings
$53,850
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Belmont Abbey College is a private nonprofit college in Belmont, NC with 1,276 undergraduates. It admits 75% of applicants, and admitted students average 1099 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,416 per year ($20,680 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,850 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
75%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,972
Fall 2023
Admitted
2,686
Fall 2023
Yield
15%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing490–610
200800
SAT Math470–590
200800
ACT Composite18–26
136

What Belmont Abbey College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$35,667
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$21,500

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$20,680
  • $30–48k$18,766
  • $48–75k$18,411
  • $75–110k$25,094
  • $110k+$28,306

Get a personal estimate with Belmont Abbey College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Freshman retention
70%
Median earnings
$53,850
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,750
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,276
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
26%
  • White64%
  • Hispanic10%
  • Black8%
  • Asian2%

Belmont Abbey College FAQ

What is Belmont Abbey College's acceptance rate?+

Belmont Abbey College admits 75% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Belmont Abbey College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1099.

What ACT score do you need for Belmont Abbey College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–26.

Is Belmont Abbey College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Belmont Abbey College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,972 students applied to Belmont Abbey College and 2,686 were admitted; 400 enrolled.

Does Belmont Abbey College consider legacy status?+

No. Belmont Abbey College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Belmont Abbey College require an essay?+

Belmont Abbey College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Belmont Abbey College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,667 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,416.

What is Belmont Abbey College's graduation rate?+

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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