Belmont University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2497 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #688 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #631 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 56 | In Tennessee |
| #4 of 12 | In Nashville |
| #957 of 1,002 | For Law Enforcement |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 7,330
- Graduates
- 1,532
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 96% and is among the 29% 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 | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 8,950 | 2,829 | 6,121 |
| Admissions | 8,624 | 2,691 | 5,933 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,662 | 577 | 1,085 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
3,256 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
125 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
338 or 20%
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
716 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Belmont University are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 | 6637 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 795 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 510 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 380 (4%) |
| Asian | 288 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (1%) |
| 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 $37,558 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 | $19,516 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,270 |
| $48-75K | $27,345 |
| $75-110K | $33,191 |
| $110K+ | $42,908 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,400 | $26,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,400 | $26,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,400 | $26,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,920 | $950 |
| Fee in-state | $1,920 | $950 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,920 | $950 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,374 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,290 |
| Room charge | $7,780 |
| Meal charge | $6,510 |
Belmont University majors
Belmont University has granted 1,575 bachelor's degrees across 82 programs, 313 master's across 22 programs, and 268 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Belmont University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Management | 249 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 205 | 16 | 2 |
| Law | 111 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 31 | 78 | |
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 94 | 14 | |
| Music, Other | 77 | 17 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 85 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 38 | 38 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 70 | ||
| Pharmacy | 69 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | 46 | |
| Psychology, General | 52 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 51 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 17 | 17 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 4 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 25 | ||
| Social Work | 23 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 22 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 20 | ||
| Interior Design | 19 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | 5 | |
| Publishing | 17 | ||
| Finance, General | 16 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 15 | ||
| Journalism | 15 | ||
| Management Science | 15 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 3 | |
| Acting | 13 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 13 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | ||
| Legal Studies | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | 1 | |
| Neuroscience | 11 | ||
| Public Health, General | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| Music Therapy & Therapist | 10 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 9 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 | ||
| Broadcast Journalism | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Voice and Opera | 4 | ||
| Communications Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | ||
| Illustration | 1 | ||
| International Economics | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Woodwind Instruments | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,575 | 313 | 268 |
Belmont University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 18% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 66% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Belmont University has published 1,856 scientific papers with 18,421 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 | 19 |
| 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 | 171 |
| 2009 | 58 | 234 |
| 2010 | 44 | 300 |
| 2011 | 58 | 402 |
| 2012 | 67 | 494 |
| 2013 | 67 | 532 |
| 2014 | 77 | 665 |
| 2015 | 81 | 771 |
| 2016 | 90 | 802 |
| 2017 | 129 | 946 |
| 2018 | 125 | 1049 |
| 2019 | 123 | 1262 |
| 2020 | 124 | 1627 |
| 2021 | 130 | 1917 |
| 2022 | 108 | 1972 |
| 2023 | 126 | 2078 |
| 2024 | 105 | 2147 |
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 twelve studio albums he would release 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 (RIAA).
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Trisha Yearwood
- Occupations
- actorsingersongwritertelevision actorwriter
- 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 would sell over two million copies. Yearwood continued with a series of major country hits during the early to mid-1990s, including "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
- modelfilm actorbeauty pageant contestant
- 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 | 1,534 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-3757 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 689,000 |
| Phone | 6154606000 |