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Belmont University
Nashville, TNPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 95% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Belmont University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Nashville, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 7.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 95%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
7.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
95% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 690
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math560 - 660
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 30
1typical 50% range36
95%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,705
Earnings 5yr: $139,004
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,270
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,806
Earnings 5yr: $120,032
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,634
Earnings 5yr: $102,708
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,168
Earnings 5yr: $88,212
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,688
Earnings 5yr: $79,707
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,357
Earnings 5yr: $103,207
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,069
Earnings 5yr: $72,897
Debt: $25,625
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,276
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,145
Earnings 5yr: $70,903
Debt: N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,269
Earnings 5yr: $82,231
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,561
Earnings 5yr: $52,670
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,384
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,040
Earnings 5yr: $53,467
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,709
Earnings 5yr: $54,596
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,792
Earnings 5yr: $63,780
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,666
Earnings 5yr: $78,019
Debt: $24,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,314
Earnings 5yr: $41,939
Debt: $27,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,644
Earnings 5yr: $49,107
Debt: $20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,537
Earnings 5yr: $55,337
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$33,147
In-State Tuition$42,540
Out-of-State Tuition$42,540
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
21%
Pell Grants
34%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,770
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$55,930
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
87%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
35%
Men65%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 35% men and 65% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$110,626
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