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Belmont is found in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville is a large city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Baptist identity. Belmont is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at the school.
Belmont is known for its programs in music and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 530. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 540 and 640. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Belmont has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,319 in 2005 at the school.
Belmont offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Belmont values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
General Phone: (615) 460-6000
Admissions Phone: (615) 460-6785
Financial Aid Phone: (615) 460-6403
http://www.belmont.edu
Belmont awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 246 | music management, music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition, music |
| Business And Management | 191 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, small business operations, business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 91 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, Spanish language, political science, international economics, sociology, French language, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 86 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, health and physical education, exercise science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 78 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 69 | teacher ed, music teaching, physical education teaching, art education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Media | 42 | broadcast journalism, communication studies, journalism, mass communication, public relations |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | religion, philosophy |
| Science | 13 | biology, physics, physical sciences, chemistry |
| Design | 9 | design and visual communication |
| Fine Arts | 8 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | social work, child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | information science, computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Belmont in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 649 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 213 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree | 45 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Belmont had a total enrollment of 4,319 students (3,864 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 37% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Kentucky | 5% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Belmont offers campus housing for 1,755 of its 3,864 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Nashville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,172 | 1,577 | 73% | 797 | 51% |
| Men | 791 | 569 | 72% | 306 | 54% |
| Women | 1,381 | 1,008 | 73% | 491 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (615) 460-6785
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,300 |
| Room and board | $ 6,355 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Belmont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (615) 460-6403
Belmont has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $75,739 | 6 | $73,013 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $75,550 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $71,292 | 13 | $70,730 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $66,710 | 9 | $70,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $64,284 | 24 | $58,966 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $54,747 | 39 | $47,984 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $44,000 | 11 | $37,043 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $26,288 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 90 | $61,294 | 86 | $51,265 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 78 | 82 | 160 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| Track | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 57 | 87 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Economics
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Belmont Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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