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Belmont University

Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
95%
Open
Average net price
$32,648
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings
$62,789
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Belmont University is a private nonprofit college in Nashville, TN with 7,137 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, and admitted students average 1280 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $32,648 per year ($28,236 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,789 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
95%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
8,950
Fall 2023
Admitted
8,624
Fall 2023
Yield
19%
of admitted students enrolled

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

SAT Reading & Writing600–690
200800
SAT Math560–660
200800
ACT Composite24–30
136

What Belmont University looks at

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

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$64,800
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$43,750

Net price by family income

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

  • $0–30k$28,236
  • $30–48k$26,421
  • $48–75k$27,963
  • $75–110k$28,843
  • $110k+$43,872

Get a personal estimate with Belmont University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Freshman retention
87%
Median earnings
$62,789
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$20,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
7,137
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
27%
  • White72%
  • Hispanic11%
  • Black7%
  • Asian3%

Belmont University FAQ

What is Belmont University's acceptance rate?+

Belmont University admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

What SAT score do you need for Belmont University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–690 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1280.

What ACT score do you need for Belmont University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–30.

Is Belmont University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Belmont University?+

In Fall 2023, 8,950 students applied to Belmont University and 8,624 were admitted; 1,669 enrolled.

Does Belmont University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Belmont University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Belmont University require an essay?+

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

How much does Belmont University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $64,800 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,648.

What is Belmont University's graduation rate?+

71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

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