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Belmont Abbey College

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Start: 2026-06-05T14:00:00
Location: Belmont Abbey College

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Belmont, North Carolina 28012-1802

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1082

Reading & WritingMid: 576

480600

MathMid: 542

460590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1725

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

53.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,560

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (26)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

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

10 Years$47,937

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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GolfVolleyballSoccerBasketball teamsLacrosseBasketball

History & Fun Facts

•Benedict Belmont Abbey College was founded in 1876 as St.
•On April 21, 1876, Father Herman Wolfe, from Saint Vincent, arrived with two students to take possession of the property and begin classes.
•In 1878, the college held its first commencement exercises.
•The present name of the college was adopted in 1913.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte6 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham134 mi

ATL Atlanta223 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA727 mi · ~21h drive

New York, NY537 mi · ~15h 31m drive

Hartford, CT637 mi · ~18h 24m drive

Providence, RI689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Albany, NY643 mi · ~18h 35m drive

Syracuse, NY598 mi · ~17h 17m drive

Rochester, NY576 mi · ~16h 38m drive

Buffalo, NY539 mi · ~15h 34m drive

Philadelphia, PA456 mi · ~13h 10m drive

Pittsburgh, PA362 mi · ~10h 27m drive

Harrisburg, PA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive

Newark, NJ532 mi · ~15h 22m drive

Washington, DC335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

Baltimore, MD370 mi · ~10h 41m drive

Atlanta, GA217 mi · ~6h 16m drive

Charlotte, NC11 mi · ~19 min drive

Raleigh, NC140 mi · ~4h 3m drive

Miami, FL658 mi · ~19h 1m drive

Orlando, FL465 mi · ~13h 26m drive

Tampa, FL512 mi · ~14h 47m drive

Nashville, TN328 mi · ~9h 29m drive

New Orleans, LA640 mi · ~18h 29m drive

Richmond, VA255 mi · ~7h 22m drive

Chicago, IL579 mi · ~16h 44m drive

Detroit, MI500 mi · ~14h 27m drive

Minneapolis, MN930 mi · ~26h 52m drive

St. Louis, MO556 mi · ~16h 4m drive

Kansas City, MO790 mi · ~22h 49m drive

Indianapolis, IN419 mi · ~12h 6m drive

Columbus, OH342 mi · ~9h 53m drive

Cleveland, OH432 mi · ~12h 29m drive

Milwaukee, WI651 mi · ~18h 48m drive

Dallas, TX917 mi · ~26h 29m drive

Houston, TX916 mi · ~26h 28m drive

Austin, TX1028 mi · ~29h 42m drive

San Antonio, TX1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive

Los Angeles, CA2104 mi · ~60h 47m drive

San Francisco, CA2286 mi · ~66h 2m drive

San Diego, CA2065 mi · ~59h 39m drive

Seattle, WA2270 mi · ~65h 35m drive

Portland, OR2274 mi · ~65h 42m drive

Denver, CO1344 mi · ~38h 50m drive

Phoenix, AZ1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1712 mi · ~49h 27m drive

Honolulu, HI4661 mi · ~134h 39m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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