Belmont University

Common Data Set 2024-25

SAT Composite

1160-1350

SAT Math

560-660

SAT Reading

600-690

ACT Composite

24-30

§ Admission rounds

How the class gets assembled.

No Early Decision reported
§ Wait list attrition

n/a joined after being offered a spot. n/a of students who joined were admitted.

Zero students were reported as admitted from the wait list.

Exact wait-list data
Wait-list data
MetricValue
Offered a wait-list spot0
Accepted a wait-list spot0
Admitted from wait list0
Joined after being offeredn/a
Admitted after joiningn/a

Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.

§ Factors this school weighs
First generation: Very ImportantLegacy: Very ImportantGeography: Very ImportantState residency: Very ImportantDemonstrated interest: Very Important
§ Application cost

Application fee not reported. Fee waivers are not reported as available.

§ Demonstrated interest

This school marks applicant interest as Very Important. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.

§ SOURCE: COMMON DATA SET 2024-25 · §C.21 §C.22 §C.2 §C.7 §C.13METHOD →ARCHIVED SOURCE →

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$55,930
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
71%
6-year completion
Average net price
$33,147
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$20,500
federal loans only

All Extracted Fields

§ Extraction337fields parsed from this CDS.

General Information

4 TABLES
Respondent Information
Office:Institutional Research Analyst
Mailing Address:Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics
City/State/Zip/Country:1900 Belmont Blvd
E-mail Address:Nashville
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?Tennessee
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:37212
Country:United States
Email Address:IRSA@belmont.edu
Address Information
Name of College/University:Belmont University
City/State/Zip/Country:Nashville
Main Phone Number:Tennessee
WWW Home Page Address:37212
Admissions Phone Number:United States
Admissions Office
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):615
Admissions Phone Number:460-6785
Admissions Email Address:admissions@belmont.edu
DEI
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.belmont.edu/hub/

Enrollment And Persistence

3 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents116165
Hispanic/Latino184752752
Black or African American, non-Hispanic131471475
White, non-Hispanic103751275146
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic52121
Asian, non-Hispanic56240241
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic177
Two or more races, non-Hispanic82359361
Race and/or ethnicity unknown329999
Total153971377167
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diplomaNot reported
Associate degreesNot reported
Bachelor's degreesNot reported
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degrees272
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort2773349621573
Did not persist277334962Not reported
Final cohortNot reported149Not reportedNot reported
Completed in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than five years212090131
Completed in less than six years421319
Total completers1742327021108
Six-year graduation rate62.8%69.5%73%70.43%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reportedNot reported0
Did not persistNot reportedNot reportedNot reported0
Final cohortNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than five yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Completed in less than six yearsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported0
Total completersNot reportedNot reportedNot reported0
Six-year graduation rateNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persistNot reportedNot reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% time150Not reported
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported

First-Time, First-Year Admission

6 TABLES
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
MeasureMenWomenAnother genderUnknown genderTotal
AppliedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
AdmittedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-time5341005Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time53Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Enrolled totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Wait List
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units18.00
English4.00
Mathematics3.00
Science3.00
Foreign language2.00
Social studies3.00
History3.00
Total academic units20.00
English4.00
Mathematics4.00
Science4.00
Foreign language2.00
Social studies3.00
History3.00
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT18272
ACT37570
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite116012601350
SAT evidence-based reading and writing600650690
SAT math560610660
ACT composite242730
ACT math222528
ACT English242833
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other extracted fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80023.53
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69952.94
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59920.22
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4993.31
SAT Math: 700-80012.50
SAT Math: 600-69941.91
SAT Math: 500-59941.18
SAT Math: 400-4993.68
SAT Math: 300-3990.74
SAT Composite: 1400-160012.87
SAT Composite: 1200-139955.15
SAT Composite: 1000-119928.31
SAT Composite: 800-9993.68
ACT Composite: 30-3630.70
ACT Composite: 24-2947.40
ACT Composite: 18-2320.40
ACT Composite: 12-171.60
ACT Composite: Below 6100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class27.79
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class55.29
Percent in top half of high school graduating class84.89
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class15.11
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2.72
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:21.4
Admission Policies
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
FreeNo
Does your institution have an application closing date?No
If yes, maximum period of postponement:-

Transfer Admission

3 TABLES
Fall Applicants
D2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
D2 transfer admissions. Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
MeasureMenWomenUnknownTotal
Applied334615Not reported949
Admitted309567Not reported876
Enrolled141195Not reported336
Other extracted fields
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
Application for Admission
High school transcriptRequired of All
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementRequired of All
InterviewRequired of Some
Standardized test scoresRequired of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Required of All
Fall7
Winter1
Fall11
Winter1
Transfer Credit Policies
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:2
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No

Academic Offerings and Policies

1 TABLE
Special Study Options
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX

Student Life

3 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)65%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)66%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18.00
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18.00
Average age of full-time students20.00
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20.00
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX

Annual Expenses

4 TABLES
Information
Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.belmont.edu/sfs/cost/net-price-calculator.html
Private Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
Tuition41740.0041740.00
Tuition: in-districtNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: out-of-stateNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: nonresidentNot reportedNot reported
Required fees2010.002010.00
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies11Not reported
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
TransportationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other expensesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported

Financial Aid

6 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients556227831
Average institutional non-need grant971099155273
Athletic grant recipients201174
Average athletic grant311673401610926
Methodology
Both FM and IM11958089.00
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$9,396,138
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$88,722,240
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$110,076,467
Total Scholarships/Grants$23,013,324
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,191,107
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$25,204,431
Total Self-Help$18,927,276
Parent Loans$3,542,713
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,187,619
Athletic Awards$5,180
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$1,672,313
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$21,073,450
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$22,750,943
Total Scholarships/Grants$7,042,071
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$7,042,071
Total Self-Help$6,390,459
Parent Loans$2,813,538
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$4,023,607
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program57747.0034784
Federal loan programs55546.0020427
Institutional loan programs10.002869
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loans14812.0058987
Institutional Aid
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:&RPPRQ'DWD6HW

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty605346951
Members of minority groups10547152
Females309187496
Males295158453
Nonresidents213
Doctorate or other terminal degree50297599
Master's, but not terminal master's78128206
Bachelor's degree25114139
Unknown or other highest degree077
Stand-alone graduate/professional programsNot reportedNot reported0
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio12
based on ____ students7,000
and ____ faculty607
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students371Not reported
10-19 students371Not reported
20-29 students732Not reported
30-39 students678Not reported
40-49 students164Not reported
50-99 students2Not reported
100+ students2Not reported
Total1Not reported

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
Associate
Bachelors
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
AgricultureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reported0.38%
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported4.36%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reported7.03%
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.42%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported2.23%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reported0.22%
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reported0.82%
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reported1.04%
EnglishNot reportedNot reported1.04%
Liberal arts/general studiesNot reportedNot reported0.87%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported3.54%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported0.49%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reported2.83%
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reported0.49%
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reported0.54%
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported0.33%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported2.72%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported1.09%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.63%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported38.42%
Health professions and related programsNot reportedNot reported10.79%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported10.52%
HistoryNot reportedNot reported0.44%
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total0.00%0.00%100.00%

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