Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Belmont, North Carolina |
| Online | belmontabbeycollege.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Belmont Abbey College, located in Belmont, North Carolina, sits 15 miles west of Charlotte in the Piedmont region. The private Catholic liberal arts institution operates on a 150-acre campus anchored by the historic Belmont Abbey Basilica, a designated minor basilica constructed in 1892 that showcases Gothic Revival architecture. Founded by Benedictine monks in 1876, the college maintains its Catholic and Benedictine heritage while offering undergraduate programs across traditional liberal arts disciplines, with notable strengths in business, education, and theology. The campus features traditional residence halls that house the majority of students, and the college competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Crusaders, primarily in the Conference Carolinas.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
BAC is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Belmont Abbey College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#921 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#550 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#14 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#20 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1140 |
| ACT | 18/26 |
| GPA | 3.32 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $11,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,200 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,358 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Education | 25% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 7% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 7% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197984 IPEDS survey data for Belmont Abbey College.
Current students may use the Belmont Abbey College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024