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Summary
Belmont University is a private institution that was founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,603, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 75 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Belmont University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 7. Its tuition and fees are $24,960 (2011-12).
Belmont University is a Christian school just two miles southwest of Nashville. Because Belmont students are so close to “Music City U.S.A.,” it’s no surprise that many of them have focused their studies and activities on the entertainment industry. Students can study in the Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, participate in the annual Christmas at Belmont concert that’s featured on PBS, or try out the school’s newest major—songwriting. Belmont, however, isn’t all about music. The school offers more than 75 undergraduate degrees and 20 master’s programs, including graduate degrees offered by the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business. Belmont students must live in university housing the first two years and can participate in activities such as Greek life, student government, and many other organizations. Belmont’s sports team is The Bruins, which compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference. Belmont alumni include country musicians Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, Brad Paisley, and Josh Turner.
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A private, Christian, liberal arts university that sits on 75 historic acres near downtown Nashville, Tenn., Belmont University is home to state-of-the-art facilities, more than 75 innovative areas of undergraduate study and students from every state and more than two dozen countries. Recognized by numerous organizations for the outstanding quality of our academic programs and our commitment to innovative educational opportunities, Belmont encourages students to solve real-life problems, ask questions, explore research and approach issues from multiple perspectives. Recent recognition of the success of our students included the Belmont SIFE team (Students in Free Enterprise) winning the national championship and taking third place internationally in a competition that measures students' ability to make a difference in their communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible business leaders. Belmont's student-centered approach creates a personalized atmosphere with significant opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between professors and students making Belmont a place where students can reach their full potential. We think that this is a critical component of "being Belmont," so much so that our "Vision 2015" statement boldly declares a number of elements that emphasize our commitment to developing community, both on campus and in Nashville, as well as defining areas where we seek even greater growth for our students and our institution. Belmont University takes pride in creating and sustaining an innovative, entrepreneurial environment that prepares students to use their intellectual skills, creativity and faith to meet the challenges and opportunities that face the human community. Innovation and entrepreneurship are hallmarks of Belmont faculty, where each individual is committed to inventive and effective teaching and is active in scholarly inquiry, professional growth and university service. In addition to encouraging service among our faculty, we want students to see that service is a method for achieving meaning in life, and that means Belmont provides and promotes countless opportunities for students to connect with needs and cultures both locally and globally. Belmont's location in the heart of Nashville, Music City, USA, provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing college experience, with countless internship possibilities, while setting the stage for limitless career potential. All in all, Belmont University provides an unparalleled environment for students to develop intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically through experiences of learning and research, leading and serving, success and failure, and consideration and choice. Everyone at Belmont, our faculty, administration and staff, commit themselves to guiding and challenging Belmont students to develop to their full potential in order to lead lives of meaning and purpose. By bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education, we confidently prepare students "to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith" in the 21st century and beyond. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1890 |
| Religious affiliation | Nondenominational Christian |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $65,541,914 |
Applying
When applying to Belmont University, it's important to note the application deadline is August 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Belmont University is $50. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 81.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 81% |
| Application deadline | August 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Belmont University is 13:1, and the school has 50.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Belmont University include: Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management, General; Business Administration, Management and Operations; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Music; and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81.2 percent.
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Student Life
Belmont University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,603, with a gender distribution of 42.8 percent male students and 57.2 percent female students. 52.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 48.0 percent of students live off campus. Belmont University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Belmont University offers a number of student services including placement service and health service. Belmont University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Belmont University, 70 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Belmont University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 70% - Medium |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Belmont University, 55.4 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,896.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $24,960 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $11,220 (2011-12) - High |
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