Belmont Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 95.28%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1260. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $42,540
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Belmont:
- Total Enrollment: 8,803, including 141 online students
- 7,175 Undergraduate, 1,628 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.1% men, 65.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 87%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 135 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 34 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Belmont Overview
Belmont University (Belmont) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Nashville, TN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Belmont's tuition & fees is $42,540 for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,883.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,803 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Belmont's acceptance rate is 95.28% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.72%. The median SAT score is 1260 and the ACT score is 27.
Belmont ranked 3rd in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Belmont University 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 University is $42,540. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,810.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $43,796 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,591.
| Undergraduate | $42,540 |
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| Graduate | $27,810 |
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| Undergraduate | $43,796 |
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| Graduate | $28,591 |
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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 University 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 Belmont
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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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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