by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Belmont University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Belmont University was awarded 75 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Belmont as #266 out of 3,449 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Belmont also holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Tennessee ranking.
Belmont University has an acceptance rate of 95%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for Belmont.
About 18% of students accepted to Belmont submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 600 and 690. Math scores were between 560 and 660.
Belmont received ACT scores from 37% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 24 and 30.
At Belmont, the student to faculty ratio is an excellent 12 to 1. That’s much better than the national average of 15 to 1. This indicates that many classes will probably be small, and students will have ample opportunities to work closely with their professors and classmates.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Belmont University is 63%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Belmont University has a freshmen retention rate of 84%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Belmont for first-time, full-time students is 72%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Belmont University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 7,306 undergraduates at Belmont.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Belmont University.
The typical net cost at Belmont is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Belmont
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,516 | $23,270 | $27,345 | $33,191 | $42,908 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Belmont, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Belmont, approximately 34% of students took out student loans averaging $6,416 a year. That adds up to $25,664 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 1.4%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Belmont University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Belmont University make about $55,930 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future Belmont University graduates since it is 14% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
Belmont University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Nashville, Tennessee. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Belmont University.
Contact details for Belmont University can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212-3757 |
| Phone: | 6154606000 |
| Website: | www.belmont.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/BelmontUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/BelmontUniv |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 25 majors graduated from Belmont University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,398 | NA |
| Arts & Media Management | 453 | $31,035 |
| Nursing | 202 | $58,132 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 146 | $72,485 |
| Music | 133 | $20,370 |
| Audiovisual Communications | 129 | $27,055 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 124 | $27,943 |
| Law | 116 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 96 | $62,200 |
| Health & Physical Education | 74 | $25,095 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
3,204 students took at least one online class at Belmont University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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