BAC Admission Requirements

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BAC Admission Overview

BAC admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year BAC admitted 74.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.32 GPA (B+) and SAT 960-1200 / ACT 18-26. BAC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BAC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BAC Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

74.7%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Low

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Acceptance Rate

The BAC acceptance rate is 74.7%. Last year, 3,151 of 4,221 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

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

BAC is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Belmont Abbey College typically 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. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BAC GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.32

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.32

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at BAC typically have around a 3.32 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. BAC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #29 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Belmont Abbey College freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

BAC SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

960-1200

Freshmen who sent SAT

90%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 490
Math 470
Composite 960

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 610
Math 590
Composite 1200

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at BAC typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 960–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. BAC ranks #31 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1200

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

BAC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Belmont Abbey College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1200+	Above 75th	>85%
1080 to 1200	Avg +	75%-85%
960 to 1080	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 960	Below mid-50	<61%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

BAC ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

84%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 18

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 25
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at BAC typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 18–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. BAC places #22 among colleges in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to BAC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Belmont Abbey College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>85%
22 to 26	Avg +	75%-85%
18 to 22	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 18	Below mid-50	<61%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

Belmont Abbey College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,254	1,967	4,221
Accepted	1,768	1,383	3,151
Acceptance Rate	78%	70%	75%
Enrolled	177	221	398
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	10%	16%	13%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Belmont Abbey College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

BAC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 74.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.32 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025