Belmont University
Faith-based college · Nashville, TN · 7,137 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
95%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1160–1350
ACT (middle 50%)
24–30
Average net price
$32,648
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$64,800
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
71%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Belmont University?
Belmont University accepts about 95 of every 100 applicants (95%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1160 and 1350 on the SAT. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1160, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–30.
The latest federal data says Belmont University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Belmont University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Belmont University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $64,800 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $32,648 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $43,750 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$43,750
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$43,750
- Room & board$15,530
- Total cost of attendance$64,800
- Average net price after grants$32,648
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Communications Technology.
Belmont University FAQ
- What is Belmont University's acceptance rate?
- 95% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Belmont University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1160–1350. Aim for 1350 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Belmont University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–30.
- Is Belmont University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Belmont University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Belmont University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Belmont University cost?
- About $64,800 a year before aid; $32,648 on average after grants.
- What is Belmont University's FAFSA school code?
- 003479. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Belmont University receives your information.
- What is Belmont University's graduation rate?
- 71% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN | 96% | 843–1126 | $9,049 | 42% |
| Le Moyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN | 99% | — | $6,993 | 24% |
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