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Belmont Abbey College

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Belmont, North Carolina 28012-1802

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Belmont Abbey College is a private suburban institution in Belmont, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1082.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,937 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,613.

Established
1876
Motto
Ut in omnibus glorificetur Deus
Mascot
Mr. Crusader
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Conference Carolinas
Division
Division II

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90%Acceptance
1082SAT Avg
1,454Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$47,937Earnings 10yr
$23,613Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Belmont Abbey College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 576
480600
MathMid: 542
460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1725

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1082

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,500
Room & Board$12,056
Books & Supplies$1,700
Total Cost of Attendance$32,494
Average Net Price$23,613
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,985
$30–48K$21,339
$48–75K$24,173
$75–110K$24,325
$110K+$25,375

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,613

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,560

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,454
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 8%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.4%
Freshman Retention69.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,816
8 Years$45,771
10 Years$47,937

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,600
Men
$54,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from NC state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K
11 mi(19 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
140 mi(243 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
217 mi(376 min)

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