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#6 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

Belmont University

Nashville, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

8,910
Belmont University overview
Location Nashville, Tennessee
Online belmont.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
Belmont University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Belmont University occupies an urban campus on a former antebellum estate in Nashville, Tennessee, positioned two miles southwest of the city's downtown entertainment district. The institution, founded in 1890 as a women's school and later transitioning to a coeducational university, features historic mansion-turned-administrative building Belmont Mansion alongside modern academic facilities. Known for its music business, audio engineering, and entertainment industry programs, Belmont maintains strong connections with Nashville's music industry while also offering comprehensive programs in health sciences, business, and liberal arts. The university requires undergraduate students to live on campus for their first two years, housing them in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes. As a NCAA Division I member, Belmont competes in the Missouri Valley Conference, with basketball serving as its flagship athletic program.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

Belmont is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1150/1340
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.83

Applications Accepted

96.3% 
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Applications Due Jul 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,000
Costs for Belmont University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,400
Other Fees$1,850
Room and Board $13,670
Budget for Other Expenses$5,560
Total One Year Cost$60,480

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$49,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

68% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Belmont University students
Subject Percent of Class
Visual and Performing Arts 34%
Business 16%
Health Professions 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 5%
Communications Technology 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024