Belmont University
Nashville, TN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,050
Graduate Enrollment: 1,620
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 88.08%
Male/Female: 35% / 65% (2017)
First generation college students: 15.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 70.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 52.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 38.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 28.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 78.7%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Black: 5.1%
Hispanic: 7.6%
Asian: 2.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.7%
Unknown race: 1.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $56,450
In-State tuition: $38,430Out-of-State tuition: $38,430
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $13,240 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,235 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $14,085 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,235 (2022)
Average Family Income: $119,390 (2017)
Median Family Income: $87,507 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 16.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 35.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,332 |
| $30k-48k | $24,109 |
| $48k-75k | $26,446 |
| $75k-110k | $30,141 |
| $110k+ | $40,966 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,875 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 77.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,052 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,149 (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 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 26 | $29,438 | $205 | $39,291 ($3,274) | $59,218 ($4,935) |
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 25 | $26,514 ($2,210) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 71 | $20,500 | $215 | $26,153 ($2,179) | $47,428 ($3,952) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 39 | $20,000 | $159 | $29,363 ($2,447) | $37,714 ($3,143) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 42 | $466 | $39,080 ($3,257) | $46,673 ($3,889) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 45 | $18,500 | $191 | $28,187 ($2,349) | $48,528 ($4,044) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 19 | $44,266 ($3,689) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 37 | $27,000 | $133 | $22,036 ($1,836) | $41,993 ($3,499) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 28 | $14,205 ($1,184) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 48 | $20,500 | $217 | $20,346 ($1,696) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 106 | $25,988 | $268 | $21,796 ($1,816) | $23,880 ($1,990) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 25 | $33,436 ($2,786) | $52,653 ($4,388) | ||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $94,469 ($7,872) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 34 | $53,848 ($4,487) | $71,189 ($5,932) | ||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 27 | $62,230 ($5,186) | $82,836 ($6,903) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 24 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | $49,604 ($4,134) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 35 | $47,987 ($3,999) | $48,037 ($4,003) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 49 | $22,125 | $192 | $36,513 ($3,043) | $56,043 ($4,670) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 17 | $44,614 ($3,718) | $53,117 ($4,426) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Publishing. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | 89 | $24,136 | $239 | $24,767 ($2,064) | $32,060 ($2,672) |
| Master's Degree | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 39 | $372 | $43,505 ($3,625) | $44,558 ($3,713) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 19 | $39,840 ($3,320) | $44,950 ($3,746) | ||
| Master's Degree | Education, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 15 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Law. | 82 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 30 | $24,250 | $246 | $21,331 ($1,778) | $37,402 ($3,117) |
| Master's Degree | Music. | 22 | $583 | $29,544 ($2,462) | $38,590 ($3,216) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 25 | $40,343 ($3,362) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 35 | $30,314 ($2,526) | $57,048 ($4,754) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 406 | $22,750 | $217 | $30,110 ($2,509) | $43,117 ($3,593) |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 9 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 67 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 34 | $1,128 | $74,259 ($6,188) | $74,337 ($6,195) | |
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 81 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 151 | $25,625 | $199 | $59,426 ($4,952) | $63,118 ($5,260) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $650 | $92,477 ($7,706) | $100,704 ($8,392) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 35 | $24,000 | $250 | $40,134 ($3,345) | $55,388 ($4,616) |
| Master's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 70 | $605 | $77,483 ($6,457) | $103,288 ($8,607) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $87,327Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $291,936,335 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $394,634,409 (2022)