Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
Belmont University is a private institution in Nashville with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1277, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,930 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,096.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The university was awarded the Japanese Foreign Minister's Commendation for their contributions to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the US on December 1, 2020.
- •Nashville's first radio station Nashville's first radio station The first radio station in Nashville went on air in May 1922 when John "Jack" DeWitt Jr.
- •The WDAA program on April 18, 1922, marked the first time a music program was broadcast in Nashville.
- •Ties to the Tennessee Baptist Convention In 1951, the Tennessee Baptist Convention bought Ward–Belmont College, the finishing school operated in Nashville by Ward–Belmont, Inc.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1277
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Programs (91)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
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Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
56
Peer Average
37
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Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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