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About Belmont Abbey College

catholic benedictine collegeopen enrollmentsmall liberal artsbusiness and premed focusfaith-based mission

Belmont Abbey College is a private liberal arts college in Belmont, NC, known for its catholic benedictine college, open enrollment, and small liberal arts. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Belmont Abbey College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 394 students each year. Belmont Abbey College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1140, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Belmont Abbey College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,891 per year; the sticker price of $33,990 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Belmont Abbey College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
1045
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1140 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Belmont Abbey College

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Essay Strategy
Belmont Abbey is a Benedictine Catholic liberal arts college with a clear faith-centered mission, so be direct about how your values, faith life, or interest in the Catholic intellectual tradition connects with what the college offers. Admissions readers here want to see genuine alignment, not a generic interest in small colleges.
Demonstrated Interest
The Abbey campus with its historic monastery and Basilica is a distinctive setting, and visiting in person or attending an open house signals that you understand what makes this place different from a typical small college. Reach out to admissions directly after your visit to put a name to your face.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Belmont Abbey College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$34k/yr$20.6k
30k-48k~$34k/yr$18.9k
48k-75k~$34k/yr$21.2k
75k-110k~$34k/yr$24.8k
110k+~$34k/yr$27.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$44k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,476
Undergrad Enrollment