More selective than 49% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
33% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose BAC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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BAC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, BAC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
BAC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | 490–610 | 470–590 | 18–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 480–600 | 460–590 | 17–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is BAC compared with other North Carolina colleges?
BAC has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Greensboro College | 70% | 46% | $17,882 |
| 26 | Warren Wilson College | 71% | 42% | $21,249 |
| 27 | Meredith College | 74% | 70% | $22,488 |
| 28 | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary | 75% | 58% | $13,090 |
| 29 | Belmont Abbey College | 75% | 47% | $24,639 |
| 30 | Methodist University | 75% | 44% | $24,704 |
| 31 | Catawba College | 75% | 47% | $17,879 |
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
| 33 | University of Mount Olive | 76% | 52% | $18,853 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at BAC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
BAC admissions questions
What is the BAC acceptance rate?
Belmont Abbey College accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,686 of 2,972 applicants were admitted.
Does BAC require the SAT or ACT?
Belmont Abbey College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 33% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for BAC?
The middle 50% of Belmont Abbey College enrolled first-year students scored 960–1200 on the SAT and 18–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at BAC?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (400 of 2,686).
Is BAC getting harder to get into?
Belmont Abbey College accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Belmont Abbey College overview