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Belmont University was established in 1890 as the Belmont College. After several name and status changes, it given its present name in 1991. The campus of over 70 acres is located in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition, it also has a regional campus in Franklin and national campuses in Los Angeles, California and in New York City, New York. The university attracts students from more than 25 countries worldwide. Belmont offers an array of degrees and programs through the following schools and colleges:
Belmont competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I and is a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. Their sports teams are known as the Bruins and their mascot is named Bruiser the Bruin.
Belmont is found in Nashville, TN. 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 540. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 530 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,742 in 2007-2008 at Belmont.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
http://www.belmont.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Music | 327 | music management, music performance, various music studies, music pedagogy, music, music theory and composition |
| Business and Management | 260 | business management, accounting, marketing, small business operations, finance, international business, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 134 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, sociology, Spanish language, history, interdisciplinary studies, German language, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 82 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Education and Teaching | 72 | teacher ed, music teaching, special ed, art education, physical education teaching |
| Media | 60 | recording arts tech, public relations, broadcast journalism, mass communication, journalism, communication studies, organizational communications |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 32 | religion, philosophy |
| Science | 28 | biology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, physics, physical sciences |
| Design | 13 | design and visual communication |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work, child development |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information science, computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for Belmont in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 915 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 234 | 14 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 44 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Belmont had a total enrollment of 4,742 students (4,404 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 36% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Kentucky | 4% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Belmont offers campus housing for 2,100 of its 4,404 (full-time) students.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,060 | 1,918 | 63% | 932 | 49% |
| Men | 1,170 | 781 | 67% | 412 | 53% |
| Women | 1,890 | 1,137 | 60% | 520 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 630 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 50% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 80% |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,110 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,110 |
| Room and board | $ 10,000 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Belmont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 347900)
Belmont has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 75 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 51 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 24 |
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 | calendar year | 11 | $94,129 | 7 | $100,197 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,394 | 8 | $72,478 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $74,848 | 8 | $38,753 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $82,939 | 24 | $68,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $80,148 | 16 | $77,702 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $74,769 | 38 | $68,635 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $63,503 | 45 | $54,651 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $54,385 | 16 | $47,656 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $71,052 | 115 | $61,505 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 98 | 195 |
| Track | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 35 | 66 | 101 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
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
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, 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
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Pedagogy
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
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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