Belmont University

A Place to Belong - Belmont University

Nationally ranked and consistently recognized as a “Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is home to nearly 8,500 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With approximately 100 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master’s programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon.

Why Choose Belmont?

Belmont is devoted to being a premier teaching institution. What that means to you is that while our faculty are constantly researching and growing in their individual field, their primary focus is on capturing the best methods to teach. They work diligently at creating the best classroom experience possible. Belmont faculty and staff dedicate themselves to preparing and empowering students to find their passion and use it to transform the world, locally and globally, through participation in such projects as relief trips to Haiti, medical missions to Guatemala and sports outreach expeditions to South Africa as well as volunteering at homeless shelters and community organizations in downtown Nashville. Clearly, the Belmont mission is about shaping the whole person; intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually.

A Leader In Academics

Belmont’s 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio makes for a uniquely personal learning experience. In fact, nearly half of Belmont’s classes consist of fewer than 19 students. Belmont is also home to a number of unique academic programs that link classroom education with real-life experience. Belmont is committed to leading the way by pioneering exciting majors like biophysics, business systems and analytics, emerging media, and music technology.  Our facilities offer state-of-the-art technology and our students aren’t just observing faculty - they are partnering with them on research, health care simulations, audio productions, film making and more. Plus abundant opportunities exist for internships for students in any major, and our students are highly encouraged to participate in study away in a variety of locations in the U.S. and abroad.

A Thriving Community

Belmont University’s beautiful 93-acre campus is brimming with possibilities to help you enjoy your new home-away-from-home. Both residential and commuter students spend time in the Beaman Student Life Center, the hub of campus activities, where you’ll find a top-notch fitness center, recreational gym and group fitness room as well as Belmont’s famed rock-climbing wall. Beaman sits next to the Curb Event Center, a 5,000-seat sport and entertainment complex. And it’s all only steps away from Harrington Place Dining and a stunning outdoor space, perfect for open-air studies and Frisbee practice.

Sports fans have plenty to cheer with 17 NCAA Division I teams to follow (Go Bruins!) not to mention intramural options you know and love (flag football, basketball, tennis, etc.) The Student Activities Programming Board will keep you busy as well with a wide variety of campus-wide socials, movie nights, concerts and the annual Fall Follies show, a “Saturday Night Live” - like student production not intended for the humor impaired.

When you’re ready to delve more deeply into campus life and connect with community, Belmont more than cooperates with 160+ recognized student organizations to choose from including sports clubs, Greek organizations, service-minded groups, faith development fellowships and several niche honor societies.

A Growing, Urban Hometown

One of Belmont’s greatest assets is its hometown. The rare place that combines small-town charm with big city possibilities. Nashville provides the backdrop for an amazing college experience while setting the stage for limitless career potential. Local internship opportunities are plentiful. In fact, Belmont students have connected with the Country Music Association, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), The Nashville Predators, Caterpillar Financial, Nissan and major public relations firms, among others.

Nashville also offers countless opportunities for fun with professional sports teams and numerous art museums, parks and outdoor recreational areas. Plus Nashville boasts the reputation of being the “Athens of the South” with more than 20 colleges and universities located in the area. 

Come experience our Belmont community by scheduling an in person-visit or learn about our campus through Belmont’s online tour. Find out for yourself how life at Belmont can shape your future.