Belmont University: Review & Facts

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Belmont University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 8,910 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1850 and is one of the 21 colleges and schools located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Belmont University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Belmont University you can get your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
107
Belmont University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 107 majors. The most popular concentrations are Music, Management, Broadcasting, Nursing, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Belmont University student retention rate is high at 84% (well above Tennessee average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at Belmont University is good: 71%. Nearly 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Belmont University is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $38,000 per year. The additional fees at Belmont University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,900; which comes to a total of $39,900 per year.

Read the details about Belmont University 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
96%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 9,163 applications were submitted and 8,821 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Belmont University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Belmont University, 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 University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 4,400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,500 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Belmont University. 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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Belmont University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Belmont University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee
37212-3757, USA
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