Belmont University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Interdenominational Church
Main Campus
Belmont University Rankings
Affordability17
Selectivity60
Retention57
Graduation52
Earnings33
Diversity20
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Belmont University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism6%
Communications Technologies5%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts40%
Admissions
Getting into Belmont University
82%
Admission Rate
590
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)580–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Belmont University
$34K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$51K
Average Total Cost
$36K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $31K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $33K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Belmont University
58%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$221
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 42% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 71% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Belmont University
82%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 70% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 70% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 74% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 78% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 46% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Belmont University
94%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $44K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Belmont University
6,620
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,594
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 65% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 35% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 81% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 9% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 43% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Belmont University, TN
Vanderbilt University
1 miles, NW
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
1 miles, N
John A Gupton College
1 miles, N
Lipscomb University
2 miles, S