Belmont University

Nashville, TN

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Overview

Nashville's faith-rooted university blending top-tier music training with business savvy and city access.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

You'll thrive if you seek a close-knit vibe with professional polish, but might find the required religious elements and higher tuition—around $38,000 annually—a stretch if secular academics or budget are priorities. Nashville offers endless live music and internships, yet its rising cost of living and summer humidity add practical challenges to off-campus life. Proximity to Music Row means easy industry networking, though traffic can complicate commuting.

7,175

Undergrads

1,628

Grad Students

95.3%

Acceptance

71.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

12.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

71.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

62.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

7,175

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,628

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

95.3%

Acceptance Rate

3.80

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$50

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

560–660

SAT Reading

600–690

ACT Composite

24–30

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GPA

School avg: 3.80

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1160–1350

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 24–30

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$54,410

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$38,000

Room & Board

$15,010

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Financial Aid

93%

Receiving Aid

23%

Pell Grant Recipients

$23,992

Avg Grant (recipients)

$10,550

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

4,374 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Missouri Valley Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

7,175

Acceptance Rate

95%

Graduation Rate

71%

Tuition & Room/Board

$53,010

Affiliation

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belmont.edu

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Nashville, TN 37212-3757

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