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

Contact Mr. Chris Gage
Associate Provost and Dean of Enrollment
Email: chris.gage@belmont.edu
Phone: 615-460-5479
Fax: 615-460-5434

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Design
Architectural Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Social Entrepreneurship
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Urban Education And Leadership
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Near Eastern And Biblical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health/medical Physics
Music Therapy/therapist
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Religion/religious Studies
Religion/religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
International Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, Other
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Design And Visual Communications, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,926

Applied

7,429

Accepted

6,626

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,202

Females Applied

5,214

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,476

Males Applied

2,215

Males Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.83

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
Fall freshmen	September 15th	September 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	July 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		580	660
SAT Math		540	640
ACT Composite		23	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,650

Private

Fees

1,780

Full-time student fees

13,240

Room & board

7,250

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

26,570

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,759

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,578

Avg. Loan Aid

10,130

Avg. Grant Aid

23,482

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66.1%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,626

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

69%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.91%
Black or African American	4.93%
White or Caucasian	79.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	2.34%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	4.09%
Other	1.45%

Gender

Male (34.2%)

Female (65.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
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
Ice Hockey		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

844

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 390

Part-time - 454

Male - 398

Female - 446

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