Belmont Abbey College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5400 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1507 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1422 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5509 of 6,424 | For History |
| #5709 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #5834 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #5966 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6157 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,298
- Graduates
- 90
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- belmontabbeycollege.edu
Belmont Abbey College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Belmont Abbey College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 70% | 78% |
| Applicants | 4,221 | 1,967 | 2,254 |
| Admissions | 3,151 | 1,383 | 1,768 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 393 | 219 | 174 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
485 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
155 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
357 or 90%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Belmont Abbey College are 960-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
334 or 84%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belmont Abbey College are 18-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 875 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 143 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 122 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 111 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 73 (5%) |
| Asian | 28 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Belmont Abbey College is $24,726 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,610 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,868 |
| $48-75K | $21,195 |
| $75-110K | $24,798 |
| $110K+ | $27,059 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,500 | $16,824 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,500 | $16,824 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,500 | $16,824 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | |
| Fee in-state | $800 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,974 |
| Room charge | $7,200 |
| Meal charge | $5,774 |
Belmont Abbey College majors
Belmont Abbey College has granted 299 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 9 master's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Belmont Abbey College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 55 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 37 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 20 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | |
| Accounting | 11 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 9 |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 299 | 9 |
Belmont Abbey College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 46% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belmont Abbey College has published 197 scientific papers with 8,680 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, Environmental Science, History, Computer Science, Biology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 6 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 |
| 1999 | 3 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 8 |
| 2002 | 4 | 12 |
| 2003 | 0 | 14 |
| 2004 | 4 | 24 |
| 2005 | 0 | 18 |
| 2006 | 3 | 26 |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 |
| 2008 | 3 | 24 |
| 2009 | 6 | 20 |
| 2010 | 8 | 28 |
| 2011 | 7 | 26 |
| 2012 | 8 | 45 |
| 2013 | 6 | 43 |
| 2014 | 11 | 38 |
| 2015 | 6 | 119 |
| 2016 | 1 | 661 |
| 2017 | 11 | 854 |
| 2018 | 7 | 949 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1030 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1046 |
| 2021 | 4 | 949 |
| 2022 | 12 | 770 |
| 2023 | 4 | 758 |
| 2024 | 5 | 662 |
| 2025 | 10 | 485 |
Belmont Abbey College alumni
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Patrick McHenry
- Enrolled in Belmont Abbey College
- In 1999 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- real-estate agentpolitician
- Biography
-
Patrick Timothy McHenry is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 10th congressional district, which includes the communities of Hickory and Mooresville, from 2005 to 2025. He also chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for one term before being elected to Congress.
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Emilio Pagán
- Occupations
- professional baseball player
- Biography
-
Emilio Enrique Pagán is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres, and Minnesota Twins. He also plays for the Puerto Rico national baseball team.
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Bob Marshall
- Enrolled in Belmont Abbey College
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert Gerald Marshall is an American businessman, author, and former politician who was a Republican member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 13th District. His district included portions of Prince William and Loudoun counties. Self-described as Virginia's "chief homophobe," he was known for sponsoring the Marshall-Newman Amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage and an unsuccessful bathroom bill proposal. In the November 7, 2017, general election, Marshall was defeated by nine percentage points by Democrat Danica Roem, the first openly transgender candidate elected to a state legislature in the United States.
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Jordan Anderson
- Occupations
- racing driver
- Biography
-
Jordan Lee Anderson is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes part-time in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, driving the No. 32 Chevrolet Camaro SS for his own team, Jordan Anderson Racing.
General info
| Alternative names | BAC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1876 |
| Motto | Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus That in all things God may be glorified |
| Colors | crimson, cream |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 295 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road Belmont, North Carolina, 28012-1802 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 7044616700 |