Belmont Abbey College
Belmont, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,426
Graduate Enrollment: 10
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 98.91%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.6% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 51.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.2%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 14.3%
Black: 10.5%
Hispanic: 3.3%
Asian: 1.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 3.2%
Unknown race: 14.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $31,908
In-State tuition: $18,500Out-of-State tuition: $18,500
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,590 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,900 (2022)
Average Family Income: $88,516 (2017)
Median Family Income: $56,211 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 27.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 53.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,760 |
| $30k-48k | $16,767 |
| $48k-75k | $20,487 |
| $75k-110k | $22,351 |
| $110k+ | $25,020 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 39%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,783 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,374 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 49.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 52.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 53.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 26.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 29.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,648 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,558 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,376 ($2,365) | $27,947 ($2,329) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,270 ($3,023) | $37,661 ($3,138) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 21 | $33,291 | $302 | $39,876 ($3,323) | $41,133 ($3,428) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | $25,738 | $236 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 31 | $25,250 | $228 | $26,741 ($2,228) | $38,867 ($3,239) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $26,000 | $265 | $45,111 ($3,759) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | $27,000 | $276 | $36,127 ($3,011) | $39,395 ($3,283) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 79 | $27,000 | $277 | $45,857 ($3,821) | $55,020 ($4,585) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 31 | $25,982 | $275 | $51,004 ($4,250) | $60,099 ($5,008) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 12 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,669Full time faculty: 62%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $12,273,393 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $13,983,549 (2022)