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

97.2%

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

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at BAC is 97.2%. Its admission rate is the 58th 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, 2,679 out of the 2,757 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 1050 on the SAT
Score 22 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 97% 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 2022

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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. 28% of students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

950-1140

Applicants Submitting SAT

28%

SAT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	460
Math 25th Percentile	490
Composite 25th Percentile	950

SAT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	580
Math 75th Percentile	560
Composite 75th Percentile	1140
Average SAT Score	1050

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 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1140. Students who get into Belmont Abbey College score in the top 69 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 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. BAC regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 950 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 950, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 850, 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 1050 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1045, you have around a 97% chance of being admitted. A 1140 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

Belmont Abbey College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1140 and Above	Good	>98%
1045 to 1140	Avg +	97%-98%
950 to 1045	Avg -	94%-97%
855 to 950	Reach	90%-94%
Less than 855	Low	<90%

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BAC ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

23%

ACT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Belmont Abbey College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	22

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 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 26. The school ranks #20 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

23 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 2022 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 22 score has around 97% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 26 ACT score.

Belmont Abbey College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>98%
22 to 26	Avg +	97%-98%
18 to 22	Avg -	94%-97%
14 to 18	Reach	90%-94%
Less than 14	Low	<90%

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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	1,532	1,225	2,757
Accepted	1,492	1,187	2,679
Acceptance Rate	97%	97%	97%
Enrolled	169	225	394
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	19%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 1050 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.