More selective than 9% of Tennessee colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
20% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 43% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Belmont University 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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Belmont University 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, Belmont University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 690 |
| SAT math | 560 | 660 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 30 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Belmont University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 95% | 600–690 | 560–660 | 24–30 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 600–690 | 560–660 | 23–30 | 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 Belmont University compared with other Tennessee colleges?
Belmont University has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 34 Tennessee colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | East Tennessee State University | 86% | 53% | $15,983 |
| 27 | Christian Brothers University | 87% | 55% | $9,854 |
| 28 | The University of Tennessee Southern | 87% | 37% | $12,798 |
| 29 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | 88% | 53% | $10,701 |
| 30 | Carson-Newman University | 90% | 53% | $20,251 |
| 31 | Belmont University | 95% | 71% | $33,147 |
| 32 | Austin Peay State University | 96% | 40% | $9,735 |
| 33 | Le Moyne-Owen College | 99% | 27% | $7,099 |
| 34 | King University | 100% | 48% | $22,347 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Tennessee colleges →
Who enrolls at Belmont University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Belmont University admissions questions
What is the Belmont University acceptance rate?
Belmont University accepts 95% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,624 of 8,950 applicants were admitted.
Does Belmont University require the SAT or ACT?
Belmont University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 20% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Belmont University?
The middle 50% of Belmont University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1350 on the SAT and 24–30 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 Belmont University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,669 of 8,624).
Is Belmont University getting harder to get into?
Belmont University accepted 95% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% 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 University overview