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Belmont Abbey College was founded by the Benedictine monks of Belmont Abbey in 1876. This private Benedictine/ Catholic liberal arts college is situated on a 650 acre campus in Belmont, North Carolina.
Belmont Abbey College awards bachelor's degrees in fields which include accounting, applied psychology, business management, computer information systems, economics, liberal studies, sport, and theology. Several pre-professional courses, internships, and study abroad programs are also available.
The athletics department of Belmont Abbey College is a member of the NCAA's Division II. Nicknamed the Crusaders, the teams participate in sports like baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. Students are also members of various Greek fraternities and sororities such as the Alpha Sigma Pi, Delta Psi Theta, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Tau Kappa Delta, Phi Kappa Theta, and Sigma Alpha.
Belmont Abbey is located in Belmont, NC (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Belmont Abbey is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.
Belmont Abbey is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Belmont Abbey had 1,337 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Belmont Abbey offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Belmont Abbey values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Exemplifying Benedictine hospitality, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with the kind of education that will enable them to experience lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others."
More complete details are provided below.
Belmont Abbey College
100 Belmont-Mt Holly Road
Belmont, NC 28012-1802
General Phone: (704) 461-6700
http://www.belmontabbeycollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 67 | business management, accounting, business and related services, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, English, political science, economics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | theology, philosophy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | recreational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Belmont Abbey in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 155 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Belmont Abbey had a total enrollment of 1,337 students (1,257 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Belmont Abbey offers campus housing for 629 of its 1,257 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Belmont, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,628 | 1,025 | 63% | 286 | 28% |
| Men | 768 | 510 | 66% | 152 | 30% |
| Women | 860 | 515 | 60% | 134 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,039 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,039 |
| Room and board | $ 9,866 |
| Room charge | $ 5,766 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Belmont Abbey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 291000)
Belmont Abbey has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $59,838 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $51,420 | 12 | $51,465 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $44,690 | 8 | $40,361 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $52,032 | 24 | $47,192 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 93 | 89 | 182 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 66 | 122 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Belmont Abbey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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