University
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
6,497
Students
19,176
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
81%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Belmont University
Overview
Belmont University is a University institution located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
United States
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
United States
Contact
Mr. David Mee
Associate Provost and Dean of Enrollment
Email: david.mee@belmont.edu
Phone: 615-460-5479
Fax: 615-460-5434
Associate Provost and Dean of Enrollment
Email: david.mee@belmont.edu
Phone: 615-460-5479
Fax: 615-460-5434
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry And Molecular Biology |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Fashion Merchandising |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Broadcast Journalism |
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| Communication And Media Related |
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| Journalism |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Publishing |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Recording Arts Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Drama And Dance Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Urban Education And Leadership |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health/medical Physics |
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| Music Therapy |
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| Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics Related |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Religious Studies Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| International Economics |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Divinity/ministry |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations Related |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Acting |
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| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management |
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| Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management Related |
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| Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Directing And Theatrical Production |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fashion/apparel Design |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Interior Design |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Related |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Theater Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,737
Applied
6,282
Accepted
6,497
Enrolled
Female Admissions
5,391
Females Applied
4,483
Females Accepted
83%
Male Admissions
2,346
Males Applied
1,799
Males Accepted
77%
Applying
50
Application Fee
3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay |
| Required for some programs |
Interview Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Resum&,e of activities |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 590 | 670 | |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 24 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
32,720
Fees
1,590
Full-time student fees
12,120
Room & board
6,660
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
19,176
Avg. Financial Aid Package
20,078
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,158
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,445
Avg. Loan Aid
7,714
Avg. Grant Aid
15,526
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
56%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
10%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,497
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
70%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 5.34% |
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| Black or African American | 4.62% |
| White or Caucasian | 80.31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.31% |
| Asian | 2.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 3.66% |
| Other | 2.08% |
Gender
Male (35.26%)
Female (64.74%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 52% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Festival, Homecoming and Towering Traditions
Fall Festival, Homecoming and Towering Traditions
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Service Corp, Alpha Sigma Tau, Phi Mu, Phi Kappa Tau and MOB
Service Corp, Alpha Sigma Tau, Phi Mu, Phi Kappa Tau and MOB
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
bicycle patrol
bicycle patrol
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
Faculty
853
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 361
Part-time - 492
Male - 408
Female - 445