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#7 Best colleges in TennesseeBelmont University
Nashville, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $33,147 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,500 (all students)
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In America
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- Best colleges for business in America#255 of 1,563
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- Best colleges for education in America#218 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#212 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#134 of 744
- Best colleges for psychology in America#278 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#363 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#264 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#281 of 1,358
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#382 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#319 of 1,481
- Best colleges for art and design in America#262 of 1,187
- Best colleges for history in America#277 of 1,247
- Best mid-size colleges in America#151 of 667
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#276 of 1,215
- Best colleges for music in America#257 of 1,063
- Best colleges for chemistry in America#281 of 1,162
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In Tennessee
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- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Tennessee#4 of 30
- Best colleges for business in Tennessee#6 of 38
- Best colleges in Tennessee#7 of 43
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Tennessee#7 of 43
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- Best colleges for marketing in Tennessee#4 of 24
- Best colleges for education in Tennessee#6 of 36
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Tennessee#7 of 36
- Best colleges for English in Tennessee#7 of 36
- Best colleges for history in Tennessee#7 of 36
- Best mid-size colleges in Tennessee#3 of 15
- Best colleges for engineering in Tennessee#5 of 25
- Best colleges for music in Tennessee#7 of 35
- Best colleges for chemistry in Tennessee#7 of 34
- Best colleges for mathematics in Tennessee#7 of 34
- Best colleges for psychology in Tennessee#7 of 34
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Tennessee#6 of 29
- Best colleges for social work in Tennessee#4 of 19
- Best test-optional colleges in Tennessee#6 of 28
- Best colleges for finance in Tennessee#5 of 22
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Tennessee#7 of 28
- Best colleges for art and design in Tennessee#7 of 27
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in Tennessee#3 of 10
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.87%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,280 · ACT 27
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$13,651
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $62,570 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 7,330 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 35% · Women 65% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| Total students | 8,862 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $33,147 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $62,570 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 67% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 65% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 76% |
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,930 |
| Admission rate | 95% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $50 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,578 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 21% |
| Average SAT | 1280 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600–690 |
| SAT math | 560–660 |
| ACT composite | 24–30 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Solid (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Finance | |
| Accounting | |
| Nursing | |
| Managerial economics | |
| Marketing | |
| Business administration | |
| Public relations | |
| Biology | |
| Business (general) | |
| Design | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Secondary education | |
| Arts management | |
| Liberal arts | |
| Psychology | |
| Social work | |
| Communication studies | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| English | |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | |
| Film and video | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Music |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Architecture, Area studies, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communications Technologies/Technicians, Community Organization and Advocacy, Computing and information science, Economics, Educational leadership, Engineering Physics, Fine arts, German, History, Hospitality management, International business, International relations, Journalism, Management information systems, Management science, Mathematics, Natural resources and conservation, Neuroscience, Other theology and religious vocations, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Physics, Political science, Pre-law and legal studies, Public health, Publishing, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Software and media applications, Special education, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Teacher education, Theatre, Theology.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Communications technology | |
| Communication |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 4% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $15,010 |
| Sports | NCAA Division I · Missouri Valley Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Navy · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 11%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 64%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $42,923IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 60% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 7 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Nashville-DavidsonAbout 3 miles away · about 5 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 38°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Shelby Bottoms Nature, TN, about 4 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.45 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.23 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.23 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Belmont University’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 20% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Belmont University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $33,147 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Belmont University?
- Belmont University admitted 95% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Belmont University’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $55,930; the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 219709
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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