Belmont University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Nashville, TN
4.0 4 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,803

Location Nashville, Tennessee
Website belmont.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational

Best Colleges Rank

#300

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Belmont University occupies an urban campus on a former antebellum estate in Nashville, Tennessee, positioned two miles southwest of the city's downtown entertainment district. The institution, founded in 1890 as a women's school and later transitioning to a coeducational university, features historic mansion-turned-administrative building Belmont Mansion alongside modern academic facilities. Known for its music business, audio engineering, and entertainment industry programs, Belmont maintains strong connections with Nashville's music industry while also offering comprehensive programs in health sciences, business, and liberal arts. The university requires undergraduate students to live on campus for their first two years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes. As a NCAA Division I member, Belmont competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, with basketball serving as its flagship athletic program.

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Ratings

Belmont is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Belmont University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/30
GPA 3.83

Acceptance Rate

95.3%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 17.7%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$42,540

Costs for Belmont University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$42,540
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$1,980
Room and Board		$15,010
Budget for Other Expenses		$5,750
Total One Year Cost		$66,780

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Belmont University are Visual and Performing Arts, Business, and Health Professions. 34% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 16% in Business, and 13% in Health Professions.