Belmont University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2219 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #626 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #571 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #4 of 12 | In Nashville |
| #973 of 1,018 | For Law Enforcement |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 7,175
- Graduates
- 1,628
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- belmont.edu
Belmont University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Belmont University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 30% 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 | 95% | 95% | 96% |
| Applicants | 9,165 | 2,829 | 6,336 |
| Admissions | 8,732 | 2,677 | 6,055 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,539 | 534 | 1,005 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 5 | 3 |
3,322 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
141 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
272 or 18%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Belmont University are 1160-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
570 or 37%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belmont University are 24-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6349 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 861 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 579 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 453 (5%) |
| Asian | 298 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 134 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 94 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Belmont University is $38,578 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 | $22,950 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,723 |
| $48-75K | $28,009 |
| $75-110K | $32,153 |
| $110K+ | $43,606 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,560 | $26,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,560 | $26,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,560 | $26,820 |
| Fee in-district | $1,980 | $990 |
| Fee in-state | $1,980 | $990 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,980 | $990 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,523 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,010 |
| Room charge | $8,170 |
| Meal charge | $6,840 |
Belmont University majors
Belmont University has granted 1,610 bachelor's degrees across 88 programs, 271 master's across 22 programs, and 291 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Belmont University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Management | 261 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 179 | 11 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 114 | 11 | |
| Law | 116 | ||
| Music, Other | 89 | 15 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 38 | 56 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 92 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 88 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 41 | 39 | |
| Pharmacy | 66 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 58 | ||
| Psychology, General | 48 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 43 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | 22 | |
| Accounting | 12 | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | ||
| Interior Design | 33 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 6 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 6 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | 19 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | 3 | |
| Acting | 17 | ||
| Legal Studies | 17 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 15 | ||
| Neuroscience | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 12 | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 13 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Publishing | 9 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 8 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 6 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music Technology | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 5 | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 3 | ||
| Management Science | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | 1 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 | |
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 1 | ||
| Illustration | 1 | ||
| International Economics | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | ||
| Woodwind Instruments | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,610 | 271 | 291 |
Belmont University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belmont University has published 1,979 scientific papers with 20,046 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 | 17 |
| 1994 | 8 | 25 |
| 1995 | 5 | 17 |
| 1996 | 8 | 17 |
| 1997 | 12 | 21 |
| 1998 | 15 | 24 |
| 1999 | 15 | 24 |
| 2000 | 12 | 45 |
| 2001 | 16 | 32 |
| 2002 | 29 | 52 |
| 2003 | 20 | 47 |
| 2004 | 22 | 71 |
| 2005 | 32 | 79 |
| 2006 | 31 | 91 |
| 2007 | 21 | 105 |
| 2008 | 36 | 175 |
| 2009 | 58 | 234 |
| 2010 | 44 | 299 |
| 2011 | 58 | 402 |
| 2012 | 67 | 493 |
| 2013 | 67 | 532 |
| 2014 | 77 | 666 |
| 2015 | 81 | 771 |
| 2016 | 90 | 802 |
| 2017 | 129 | 946 |
| 2018 | 125 | 1049 |
| 2019 | 125 | 1263 |
| 2020 | 126 | 1627 |
| 2021 | 129 | 1917 |
| 2022 | 109 | 1973 |
| 2023 | 128 | 2084 |
| 2024 | 106 | 2170 |
| 2025 | 146 | 2086 |
Belmont University alumni
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DJ Qualls
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Donald Joseph Qualls is an American actor. He is best known for his television roles as Citizen Z on the Syfy horror series Z Nation (2014–2018) and Ed McCarthy on the Amazon Prime Video series The Man in the High Castle (2015–2018).
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Brad Paisley
- Occupations
- composersinger-songwriterguitaristsinger
- Biography
-
Brad Douglas Paisley is an American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His first success came in 1997 as the writer of David Kersh's "Another You". After this, he signed with Arista Nashville in 1998, and released his debut album Who Needs Pictures in 1999. This was the first of 12 studio albums he released for the label before its closure in 2023, after which he transferred to EMI Nashville. His most commercially successful albums are Mud on the Tires (2003) and Time Well Wasted (2005), both certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Trisha Yearwood
- Occupations
- singersongwritertelevision actorwriteractor
- Biography
-
Patricia Lynn Yearwood is an American country singer. She rose to fame with her 1991 debut single "She's in Love with the Boy", which became a number-one hit on the Billboard country singles chart. Its corresponding self-titled debut album sold over two million copies. Yearwood continued with a series of major country hits during the early to mid-1990s, including "The Woman Before Me" (1991), "Walkaway Joe" (1992), "The Song Remembers When" (1993), "XXX's and OOO's (An American Girl)" (1994), and "Believe Me Baby (I Lied)" (1996).
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Jena Sims
- Occupations
- film actorbeauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
-
Jena Sims Koepka is an American actress and model. She has appeared in made-for-TV films and B movies such as Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012), 3-Headed Shark Attack (2015) and Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017). She was also named Miss Georgia Teen USA in 2007.
General info
| Founded | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Motto | From here to anywhere |
| Colors | red, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,627 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-3757 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 689,000 |
| Phone | 6154606000 |