Overview
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| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Online | belmont.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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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Belmont is rated within the top 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Belmont University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#312 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#227 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#542 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1350 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.83 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,920 |
| Room and Board | $14,290 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,560 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,570 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 34% |
| Business | 16% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 5% |
| Communications Technology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219709 IPEDS survey data for Belmont University.
Current students may use the Belmont University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025