Belmont Abbey College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Belmont Abbey College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

90.4%

Admission Difficulty for Belmont Abbey College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at BAC is 90.4%. Its admission rate is the 47th lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into BAC and can you get accepted?

Belmont Abbey College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,686 out of the 2,972 who applied were admitted.

Belmont Abbey College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.32. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Belmont Abbey College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.32 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1070 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

BAC GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.32

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Belmont Abbey College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into BAC are to have around a 3.32 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.32 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as BAC accepts 90% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at BAC is 3.32 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #29 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since BAC is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Belmont Abbey College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	8.64%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.29%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	16.59%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	17.29%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.49%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.69%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	5.84%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.17%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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BAC SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Belmont Abbey College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 33% of students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

940-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT

33%

SAT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	480
Math 25th Percentile	460
Composite 25th Percentile	940

SAT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	600
Math 75th Percentile	590
Composite 75th Percentile	1190
Average SAT Score	1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Belmont Abbey College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at BAC is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1190. Students who get into Belmont Abbey College score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers.. BAC ranks #31 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. BAC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 810, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Belmont Abbey College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1065, you have around a 90% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Belmont Abbey College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1190 and Above	Good	>94%
1065 to 1190	Avg +	90%-94%
940 to 1065	Avg -	83%-90%
815 to 940	Reach	71%-83%
Less than 815	Low	<71%

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BAC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-25

Applicants Submitting ACT

31%

ACT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	15
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	25
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into BAC?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to BAC is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 25. The school ranks #29 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 13.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Belmont Abbey College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Belmont Abbey College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into BAC for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 90% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 25 ACT score.

Belmont Abbey College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25 and Above	Good	>94%
21 to 25	Avg +	90%-94%
17 to 21	Avg -	83%-90%
13 to 17	Reach	71%-83%
Less than 13	Low	<71%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Belmont Abbey College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Belmont Abbey College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	7%
Top 25% of class	31%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Belmont Abbey College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,576	1,396	2,972
Accepted	1,465	1,221	2,686
Acceptance Rate	93%	87%	90%
Enrolled	183	217	400
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	18%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Belmont Abbey College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Belmont Abbey College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Belmont Abbey College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Belmont Abbey College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Belmont Abbey College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.32 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.