Belmont Abbey College: Review & Facts

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Belmont Abbey College is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,505 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1876 and is the only school located in Belmont, North Carolina.

Belmont Abbey College is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Belmont Abbey College will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

26

Belmont Abbey College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Occupational Therapy, Education, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Belmont Abbey College is relatively low at 66% (close to North Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

66%

Fair

The graduation rate at Belmont Abbey College is low - 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Belmont Abbey College is pretty good, 12:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high - $18,500 per year. The additional fees at Belmont Abbey College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,200; which makes it a total of $20,700 a year.

Read the details about Belmont Abbey College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

97%

Easy

As reported in recent data, 2,757 applications were submitted and 2,679 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Belmont Abbey College in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$6,000

Medium

Belmont Abbey College offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Belmont Abbey College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D

Unsafe

Belmont Abbey College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,000 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable, approximately $6,000 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Belmont Abbey College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Belmont Abbey College seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Belmont Abbey College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road
Belmont, North Carolina
28012-1802, USA