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About Belmont University

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Belmont University is a private university in Nashville, TN, known for its nashville music scene, christian faith mission, and arts and health focus. With an acceptance rate of 96%, Belmont is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,917 students each year. Belmont is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1160–1350, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Belmont offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $26,445 per year; the sticker price of $58,305 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Belmont University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1255
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.50 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1160 – 1350 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Belmont University

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Extracurriculars
Belmont sits right in the middle of Nashville's music and healthcare industries, so tie your extracurriculars or work experience directly to how you plan to use the city as a resource, whether that means internships on Music Row, volunteer work at local hospitals, or involvement in Nashville's entrepreneurship scene.
Test Score Strategy
Since Belmont is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, leave it off your application and let your GPA, coursework, and activities speak for you instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Belmont University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$58k/yr$22.9k
30k-48k~$58k/yr$24.7k
48k-75k~$58k/yr$28.0k
75k-110k~$58k/yr$32.2k
110k+~$58k/yr$43.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,186
Undergrad Enrollment
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