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Belmont University

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Start: 2026-04-15T10:00:00
Location: 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

Campus Visits

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96%Acceptance

1277SAT Avg

7,306Students

12:1Student:Faculty

72%Grad Rate

$55,930Earnings 10yr

$32,096Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Belmont University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1277

Reading & WritingMid: 640

600690

MathMid: 605

560660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27

2330

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1277

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,096

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (91)

Student Life

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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

Rankings

U.S. News

#220

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#367

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1991, the school became Belmont University.
•The university was awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation for their contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the US on December 1, 2020.
•Nashville's first radio station Nashville's first radio station The first radio station in Nashville went on air in May 1922 when John "Jack" DeWitt Jr.
•The WDAA program on April 18, 1922, marked the first time a music program was broadcast in Nashville.
•Ties to the Tennessee Baptist Convention In 1951, the Tennessee Baptist Convention bought Ward–Belmont College, the finishing school operated in Nashville by Ward–Belmont, Inc.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from TN state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Nashvillepop. 690K

2 mi(3 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

214 mi(371 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

253 mi(439 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BNA Nashville7 mi

BHM Birmingham178 mi

MEM Memphis194 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA943 mi · ~27h 15m drive

New York, NY760 mi · ~21h 57m drive

Hartford, CT851 mi · ~24h 35m drive

Providence, RI913 mi · ~26h 23m drive

Albany, NY828 mi · ~23h 55m drive

Syracuse, NY740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Rochester, NY688 mi · ~19h 53m drive

Buffalo, NY628 mi · ~18h 9m drive

Philadelphia, PA685 mi · ~19h 47m drive

Pittsburgh, PA473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

Harrisburg, PA609 mi · ~17h 36m drive

Newark, NJ753 mi · ~21h 45m drive

Washington, DC568 mi · ~16h 25m drive

Baltimore, MD597 mi · ~17h 15m drive

Atlanta, GA214 mi · ~6h 11m drive

Charlotte, NC340 mi · ~9h 49m drive

Raleigh, NC457 mi · ~13h 12m drive

Miami, FL816 mi · ~23h 34m drive

Orlando, FL613 mi · ~17h 43m drive

Tampa, FL620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Nashville, TN2 mi · ~3 min drive

New Orleans, LA467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Richmond, VA526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Chicago, IL399 mi · ~11h 32m drive

Detroit, MI473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

Minneapolis, MN698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

St. Louis, MO254 mi · ~7h 20m drive

Kansas City, MO472 mi · ~13h 38m drive

Indianapolis, IN253 mi · ~7h 19m drive

Columbus, OH335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

Cleveland, OH461 mi · ~13h 19m drive

Milwaukee, WI481 mi · ~13h 54m drive

Dallas, TX615 mi · ~17h 46m drive

Houston, TX664 mi · ~19h 11m drive

Austin, TX751 mi · ~21h 42m drive

San Antonio, TX822 mi · ~23h 45m drive

Los Angeles, CA1776 mi · ~51h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA1958 mi · ~56h 34m drive

San Diego, CA1740 mi · ~50h 16m drive

Seattle, WA1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive

Portland, OR1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive

Denver, CO1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive

Phoenix, AZ1442 mi · ~41h 39m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1390 mi · ~40h 9m drive

Honolulu, HI4333 mi · ~125h 11m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Nashville (BNA)7 miles

Rental car

11 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

14 min$8-14

Birmingham (BHM)178 miles

Rental car

267 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

356 min$214-356

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Belmont University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award