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Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757

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Known for health sciences

Belmont University is a private institution in Nashville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,930 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,096.

Established
1890
Motto
"Purpose Character Wisdom"
Mascot
Bruiser the Bruin
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division I and is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference
Division
Division I
96%Acceptance
1277SAT Avg
7,306Students
12:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$55,930Earnings 10yr
$32,096Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 640
600690
MathMid: 605
560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2330

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,320
Room & Board$14,290
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$60,480
Average Net Price$32,096
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,516
$30–48K$23,270
$48–75K$27,345
$75–110K$33,191
$110K+$42,908

Programs (91)

Student Body

Undergrads
7,306
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
16%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 5%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.7%
Freshman Retention83.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,770
8 Years$50,319
10 Years$55,930

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$60,600

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