Belmont Abbey College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5249 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1462 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1382 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #40 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #5472 of 6,395 | For History |
| #5702 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #5854 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #5921 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6039 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,549
- Graduates
- 101
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest 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 | 90% | 87% | 93% |
| Applicants | 2,972 | 1,396 | 1,576 |
| Admissions | 2,686 | 1,221 | 1,465 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 400 | 217 | 183 |
364 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
170 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
132 or 33%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 940
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Belmont Abbey College are 940-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
122 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belmont Abbey College are 17-25 (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 | 1026 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 195 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 144 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 144 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (3%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Belmont Abbey College is $23,463 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 | $17,985 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,339 |
| $48-75K | $24,173 |
| $75-110K | $24,325 |
| $110K+ | $25,375 |
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 | 1,157 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,056 |
| Room charge | $6,700 |
| Meal charge | $5,356 |
Belmont Abbey College majors
Belmont Abbey College has granted 266 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 11 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 | 65 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 28 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 22 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 14 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Education, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 5 | |
| Finance, General | 5 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 5 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 266 | 11 |
Belmont Abbey College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belmont Abbey College has published 191 scientific papers with 8,281 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 Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 2004 | 4 | 24 |
| 2005 | 0 | 17 |
| 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 | 39 |
| 2015 | 6 | 118 |
| 2016 | 1 | 660 |
| 2017 | 11 | 853 |
| 2018 | 7 | 948 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1030 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1042 |
| 2021 | 4 | 947 |
| 2022 | 12 | 771 |
| 2023 | 4 | 758 |
| 2024 | 5 | 656 |
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 from 2005 to 2025, which includes the communities of Hickory and Mooresville. 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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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. He is known for his failed "bathroom bill" proposal, which would have required people to use restrooms that correspond with the sex on their original birth certificates. 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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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 plays for the Puerto Rico national baseball team.
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Alex Castellanos
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Alejandro Luis Castellanos is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Yomiuri Giants.
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 | 293 |
| 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 |