BAC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 74.65%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1080. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $19,500
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at BAC:
- Total Enrollment: 1,388, including 155 online students
- 1,298 Undergraduate, 90 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 54.3% men, 45.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
BAC Overview
Belmont Abbey College (BAC) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Belmont, NC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The BAC's tuition & fees is $19,500 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,759.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,388 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
BAC's acceptance rate is 74.65% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.63%. The median SAT score is 1080 and the ACT score is 22.
Belmont Abbey College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Belmont Abbey College is $19,500. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,624.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,500 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,624.
| Undergraduate | $19,500 |
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| Graduate | $17,624 |
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| Undergraduate | $19,500 |
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| Graduate | $17,624 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Belmont Abbey College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at BAC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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