Belmont Admission Requirements
Nashville, TennesseeChances of getting into Belmont University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
82.5%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Belmont and can I get accepted? The school has a 82% acceptance rate ranking it #33 in Tennessee for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,771 out of 8,210 applicants were admitted making Belmont University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 32 percent. Belmont University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1120-1300Applicants Submitting SAT
40%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 580 |
| SAT Math 25th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1120 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 660 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1300 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Belmont University?
Belmont University typically requires applicants to be in the top 37 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1120 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1030. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #6 in Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score. 40 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1300 and Above | Good | >89% |
| 1210 to 1300 | Avg + | 82%-89% |
| 1120 to 1210 | Avg - | 73%-82% |
| 1030 to 1120 | Reach | 61%-73% |
| Less than 1030 | Low | <61% |
Belmont ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
24-29Applicants Submitting ACT
78%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 24 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 24 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 33 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 29 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Belmont?
Admission data indicates that Belmont regularly accepts students with ACT's of 24 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 27 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 78 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Belmont University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 29 and Above | Good | >90% |
| 26 to 29 | Avg + | 82%-90% |
| 24 to 26 | Avg - | 75%-82% |
| 22 to 24 | Reach | 66%-75% |
| Less than 22 | Low | <66% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.6Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Belmont University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Belmont University was 3.6 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Tennessee for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.6 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Belmont accepts 82% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 37% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 21% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 20% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 13% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 8% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 1% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
61% of Belmont University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 31% |
| Top 25% of class | 61% |
| Top 50% of class | 91% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 9% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 2% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,679 | 2,531 | 8,210 |
| Accepted | 4,735 | 2,036 | 6,771 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 80% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 1,007 | 561 | 1,568 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 21% | 28% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 1, 2020Days left to Apply
56Applicants have 56 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Belmont before the Aug 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 6 | Jul 15 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 13 | Jun 23 |
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Belmont University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Belmont University prefer SAT or ACT?
40% of students submit their SAT scores to Belmont. 78% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Belmont University?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to Belmont. Admission competition is and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Belmont University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1300. 40% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Belmont University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 29. 78% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
