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Belmont University

Belmont University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Nashville, TN metro with 7,330 students and a 95% acceptance rate.

Nashville, Tennessee · Private nonprofit · City, large · 7,330 students

NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley ConferenceEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

95%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,280

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$33,147

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

71%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,930

10 years after entry

Students

7,330

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026November 20, 2026
Early action II
A second, later early action round. Not binding.		December 1, 2026December 21, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		March 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: belmont.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,950
$30,001–48,000$24,723
$48,001–75,000$28,009
$75,001–110,000$32,153
Over $110,000$43,606

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreBelmont University courseCredits
Calculus AB4MTH 1210
Calculus BC3MTH 1210 MTH 1210 and MTH 1220
Biology4BIO 1050 / BIO 1055 BIO 1150 / BIO 1155
Chemistry3
PHY 1010 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515…PHY 1010 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 and CEM 1520 / CEM 1525
Physics 14PHY 1110 / PHY 1115
United States History4Either HIS 2010 or HIS 2020
Psychology4PSY 1100
Macroeconomics4ECO 2210
Show all 28 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MTH 1210
Calculus BC3MTH 1210 MTH 1210 and MTH 1220
Biology4BIO 1050 / BIO 1055 BIO 1150 / BIO 1155
Chemistry3
PHY 1010 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515…PHY 1010 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 CEM 1510 / CEM 1515 and CEM 1520 / CEM 1525
Physics 14PHY 1110 / PHY 1115
United States History4Either HIS 2010 or HIS 2020
Psychology4PSY 1100
Macroeconomics4ECO 2210
Microeconomics4ECO 2220
World History: Modern4HIS 1020 or 3 hours of HIS elective
Environmental Science4ENV 1150 / ENV 1155
Physics 24PHY 1120 / PHY 1125
European History4HIS 1020 or 3 hours of HIS elective
Computer Science Principles4CSC 1020
Art History4ART 2000 ADH 2800
Comparative Government and Politics43 hours PSC elective
Computer Science: Test A4CSC 1110
English (Language and Composition or Literature and Composition)4ENG 1010
French Language or Literature3FRE 1010 , FRE 1020 , FRE 2010 , or FRE 2020
German Language or Literature3GER 1010 , GER 1020 , GER 2010 , or GER 2020
Latin3LAT 1010 , LAT 1020 , LAT 2010 , or LAT 2020
Math: Statistics4MTH 1150
Music: Listen/Literature4MUH 1200 or MUH 2000
Music: Theory4MUT 1310 or MUT 1380
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 1620
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 1610
Spanish Language or Literatue3SPA 1020 SPA 2010 SPA 2020
US Government and Politics4PSC 1210

Source: catalog.belmont.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Music Management261
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse179
Recording Arts Technology/Technician114
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management92
Music, Other89
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other88
Psychology48
Cinematography and Film/Video Production43
Show the other 80 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences42
Business/Commerce38
Exercise Science and Kinesiology33
Interior Design33
Marketing/Marketing Management27
Social Work19
Design and Visual Communications19
Legal Studies17
Acting17
Elementary Education and Teaching16
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies16
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management16
Music Teacher Education15
English Language and Literature15
Neuroscience15
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies13
Political Science and Government12
Music Performance12
Business Administration and Management12
Accounting12
Business/Managerial Economics12
Finance12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11
Computer and Information Sciences11
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other11
Communications Technology/Technician10
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia10
Communication and Media Studies, Other10
Mass Communication/Media Studies9
Publishing9
Journalism8
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology8
Public Health8
Music Therapy/Therapist8
International Business/Trade/Commerce8
History7
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication7
Environmental Science6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other6
Playwriting and Screenwriting6
Hospitality Administration/Management6
Fashion Merchandising6
Social Entrepreneurship5
Music Technology5
Sociology5
Political Science and Government, Other5
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other5
Mathematics5
Education5
Broadcast Journalism5
Fine/Studio Arts4
Art/Art Studies4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts4
Fashion/Apparel Design4
Chemistry4
Philosophy4
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics4
Management Science3
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management3
Pharmaceutical Sciences3
International Relations and Affairs3
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Secondary Education and Teaching2
Religion/Religious Studies, Other2
Directing and Theatrical Production2
Music2
Music Theory and Composition2
Public Relations/Image Management1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching1
Art Teacher Education1
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1
Applied Mathematics, Other1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Divinity/Ministry1
Physics1
Community Organization and Advocacy1
International Economics1
Illustration1
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Missouri Valley Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

2,150,553 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.0 of 20

Elevation

643 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

4.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

50 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,730 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size